If a Certain Hydrocarbon Molecule Has 10 Carbons Atoms, One

question 128

Multiple Choice

If a certain hydrocarbon molecule has 10 carbons atoms, one ring and two triple bonds, how many hydrogens does it have?

• A) 10
• B) 12
• C) 14
• D) 16
• E) 18

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