Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Structure and Synthesis of Alkenes - Problems - Page 288: Problem 7-1 a

Answer

12 Hydrogen atoms

Work Step by Step

Since we know that the molecule has 3 double bonds and 1 ring, so we know it has 4 elements of unsaturation. Applying the rule $\frac{1}{2}\times(2C+2-H)=$ elements of unsaturation. so $\frac{1}{2}\times(18+2-H)=4$ then, H = 12. therefore we have 12 Hydrogens in the molecule with formula $C_{9}H_{12}$. Another simple way is by knowing the Saturated Formula which is $C_{n}H_{2n+n}$ and our molecule is $C_{9}H_{20}$ and by knowing that with each element of unsaturation, we subtract 2 hydrogens then, 2x4=8 hydrogen and 20-8=12 Hydrogen then $C_{9}H_{12}$.
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