Practice problem

Compounds — Definition & Overview

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Deena Hauze
Alex Federspiel

The Greek word petrichor describes the scent of rain falling on dry soil. This term was coined in 1964 by two scientists, Isabel Bear and Richard G. Thomas. Two molecules play a large part in the creation of this smell: ozone and geosmin.

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Ozone has the chemical formula $O_3$ , while geosmin has the chemical formula $C_{12}H_{22}O$ . Based on the given information, which of the following statements is false?