The index of hydrogen deficiency of a compound can be calculated by:
A. Adding the number of multiple bonds and rings in the compound
B. Subtracting the number of hydrogen atoms from the number of carbon atoms
C. Dividing the number of carbon atoms by the number of hydrogen atoms
D. Subtracting the number of hydrogen atoms from twice the number of carbon atoms
Answer:D
The index of hydrogen deficiency of a compound can be calculated by:
A. Adding the number of multiple bonds and rings in the compound B. Subtracting the number of hydrogen atoms from the number of carbon atoms C. Dividing the number of carbon atoms by the number of hydrogen atoms D. Subtracting the number of hydrogen atoms from twice the number of carbon atoms