Question

what is the meaning of degree of unsaturation is 0(zero)…??in organic chemistry​

Answer 1

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WHAT IS DEGREE OF UNSATURATION ?

Degree of unsaturation is hydrogen deficiency in a molecule with respect to corresponding alkane.

1. EXAMPLE :- C2H4(Ethene) the corresponding alkane is ethane (C2H6).
2. We can see that Ethane has two hydrogen lesser than ethane.It is compensated by a double bond and its degree of unsaturation is 1.

ANSWER TO THE QUESTION :-

If degree of unsaturation is 0, it implies that either the organic compound is alliphatic(not having ring ) and does not have a double or triple bond or the compound does not have a double or triple bond.

1. Degree of unsaturation of cyclohexane (Ring) is 1.

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Kshitij