The degree of unsaturation, or index of hydrogen deficiency, is the number of pi bonds plus rings in a molecule. Specify the degree of unsaturation (index of hydrogen deficiency) of the following formulas: (a) C24H30 (b) C15H22 (c) C4H,Cl,N

The degree of unsaturation, or index of hydrogen deficiency, is the number of pi bonds plus rings in a molecule. Specify the degree of unsaturation (index of hydrogen deficiency) of the following formulas: (a) C24H30 (b) C15H22 (c) C4H,Cl,N

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Chapter22: Reactions Of Benzene And Its Derivatives

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The degree of unsaturation, or index of hydrogen
deficiency, is the number of pi bonds plus rings in a
molecule.
Specify the degree of unsaturation (index of hydrogen
deficiency) of the following formulas:
(a) C24H30
(b) C15H22
(c) C,H¡Cl,N

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