β-Carotene Is a Naturally Occurring Compound Containing 40 Carbon Atoms

question 53

Multiple Choice

β-carotene is a naturally occurring compound containing 40 carbon atoms which has a significant extended system of conjugated double bonds. This compound is also a terpene. How many isoprene units are present in

• A) 2
• B) 4
• C) 6
• D) 8
• E) 10

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