Re: Need Help Identifying This Compound

"Adriann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> "Marvin Margoshes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > "B Kucharski" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > > I need help identifying this compound: ClCCH
> > > 1 part chlorine, 2 parts carbon, 1 part hydrogen
> > >
> > > Any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
> > >
> > That wouldn't be homework, would it?
> >
> > There is only one possible structure.  Try arrangements of the atoms
until
> > you get the one that is possible.
>
> Actually, more than one structure is possible.  Do you need to have a
> neutral molecule or can there be a charge on it?
>
> Adriann

Unless it is specified that the molecule is an ion, it is safe to assume
that it is a neutral molecule.