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) C21H36 (b) C9H9Br3 (c) C10H8N2

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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) C21H36

(b) C9H9Br3

(c) C10H8N2

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