Ochem section: Line bond form or condensed form?

[Dr.Toothenstein]

Destroyer is in condensed form but I was wondering if the real thing is in condensed form?

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[JLT223]

The real DAT uses the same format as Destroyer.

 

[redmau5]

Be familiar with both. This was actually something that tripped me up on my exam, as some questions would use condensed formulas and others would use bond-line formulas.

 

[Dr.Toothenstein]

Ah I see. Good to know guys thanks. Condensed form should be outlawed, its slower and less intuitive.

 

[DAT Destroyer]

Destroyer is in condensed form but I was wondering if the real thing is in condensed form?

The Destroyer uses both notation forms, make sure you are clear on both. See page 131 and 133, these are roadmaps that use bond line form. Several hundred Destroyer problems will use condensed form and structural forms.

Hope this helps

Dr. Jim Romano