What is a limitation of using a chemical formula, such as C6H12O6, to represent a compound?

A chemical formula such as C6H12O6 shows which elements are present and how many atoms of each element are in a molecule. It does not show how those atoms are arranged or connected; a structural formula is needed for that. Therefore, the correct choice is “The chemical formula does not show how the atoms are connected to one another.”

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