Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Review - Study Problems - Page 38: 1-38 d

Answer

$C_4$$H_9$$N$$O_2$

Work Step by Step

Each corner represents a carbon atom. Therefore the molecule contains 4 carbon atoms, one nitrogen, and two oxygens. The oxygen is bonded to one hydrogen and the nitrogen is bonded to two hydrogens. The three carbons inbetween each require two hydrogens to reach a full octet, totaling 9 hydrogens.
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