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  • Hydrogen Gas (H₂): Understanding the Structural Formula
    The structural formula for hydrogen gas is simply H-H.

    Here's why:

    * Hydrogen exists as a diatomic molecule: This means it naturally forms a molecule with two hydrogen atoms bonded together.

    * Single bond: The two hydrogen atoms are connected by a single covalent bond, sharing their single electron each to achieve a stable electron configuration.

    Therefore, the structural formula H-H represents the simplest and most accurate way to depict the structure of hydrogen gas.

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