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What is wedge formula? Explain with suitable example. |
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Answer» Solution :(i) The simplest convention is solid and dashed wedge formula in which 3-D image of a molecule can be perceived from TWO dimensional PICTURE. (ii) In this representation, a tetrahedral molecule with four atoms or groups a, b, c and d BONDED to it can be represented by wedge formula as FOLLOWS. (iii) A solid wedge  or a heavy line is used to indicate a BOND projecting above the plane of the paper and dashed wedge  or a dashed line is used to depict the bond below the plane. The bonds lying in the plane of the paper are shown by normal lines. 
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