When sketching a molecule, an atom connected by a dashed line means that
A) the atom has a negative formal charge.
B) the atom has a negative ionic charge.
C) the atom lies behind the plane of the paper.
D) the bond is longer than indicated by the drawing.
E) some atoms have been left out for clarity.

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A dashed line in a molecule drawing typically indicates that the atom is behind the plane of the paper, also known as a wedge-dash bond. This 3D representation is used to indicate the spatial arrangement or stereochemistry of the molecule.

When Sketching a Molecule, an Atom Connected by a Dashed