What Is the Index of Hydrogen Deficiency (Or Degree of Unsaturation)of

question 161

Multiple Choice

What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (or degree of unsaturation) of a compound with the molecular formula of C₆H₅BrClN?

• A)0
• B)1
• C)2
• D)3
• E)4

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Definitions:

Neutrons

Neutrons are subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom; they have no electric charge and a mass slightly greater than that of protons.

Protons

Positively charged particles located within an atom's nucleus, contributing to the atom's overall charge and mass.

Radioactive Decay

Process in which an atom emits energy and/or subatomic particles when its nucleus spontaneously breaks up.

Subatomic Particles

Components smaller than atoms, such as electrons, protons, and neutrons, which make up the atom's structure and properties.