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Multiple Choice
Given the molecular formula , calculate the degree of unsaturation (DU) for this molecule.
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Identify the molecular formula given: \(C_6H_6\).
Recall the formula for calculating the degree of unsaturation (DU), which is:
\(DU = \frac{2C + 2 - H}{2}\), where \(C\) is the number of carbons and \(H\) is the number of hydrogens.
Substitute the values from the molecular formula into the formula:
\(DU = \frac{2 \times 6 + 2 - 6}{2}\).
Simplify the numerator first:
\(2 \times 6 = 12\), so the numerator becomes \$12 + 2 - 6$.
Calculate the final DU by dividing the simplified numerator by 2:
\(DU = \frac{12 + 2 - 6}{2}\).