How Many Sets of Equivalent Hydrogen (H) and Carbon (C)

question 43

Multiple Choice

How many sets of equivalent hydrogen (H) and carbon (C) atoms are there for the following compound?

• A) 5H, 9C
• B) 11H, 17C
• C) 5H, 17C
• D) 7H, 9C

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