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What's the difference between a molecular formula and a structural formula

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Glucose and Galactose both have the same molecular formula, C6H12O6, but in the body, galactose must be first converted to glucose to make energy. The difference is their structures
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A molecular formula will show the actual number of atoms in a molecule, while the structural formula will show the organization and layout of the atoms in the compound.

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