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Basketane Molecular Structure

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Basketane Molecular Structure

Basketane Molecular Structure

Dr. A.M. Helmenstine
Fused hydrocarbon rings can result in interesting and sometimes elaborate molecular structures. Chemists often name these structures for similarly-shaped objects. For example, the polycyclic compound basketane resembles a basket.

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