What is the major difference between the two-dimensional and three- dimensional models of ethane and methane? When might you choose to use a two-dimensional model rather than a three-dimensional model when representing one of the molecules?

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DrBob222 · Answer

The major difference is that the two-dimensional model doesn't show the C-H angles. For example, three-dimensional models are needed to show stereo-isomerism

Emalee · Answer

3D - more specific and harder to draw, 2D - much easier and provides more details. I sort of dragged it out for you :)

Eleazar · Answer

The major difference is that the two-dimensional model doesn't show the C-H angles. For example, three-dimensional models are needed to show stereo-isomerism.

Secret Thompson · Answer

FIRST: well uh...the two dimensional model of the methane shows the carbon atom bonded to 4 hydro. atoms and i think the ethane one shows its bound by only 2

SECOND: and i believe they differ because methane is tetrahedal and ethane is trigonal pyramidal

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