Question

Which of the following statements applies to a C10H14O2 compound? A) it may have 2 double bonds and 2 rings C) it may have 1 triple bond and 3 rings B) it may have 3 double bonds and 0 rings D) it may have 0 double bonds and 3 rings

Answer 1

Answer:

The right answer is IT MAY HAVE 2 DOUBLE BONDS AND 2 RINGS. Since it’s DU is 4.

Explanation:

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DU gives 1 unit each for double bonds an rings while 2 units for triple bond.

Hence if the DU for any compound is 1, possibilities are:- (i) it may have a double bond, OR (ii) a Ring.

Any ONE of the above two and NOT both of them together WHEN DU IS 1.

When DU is 2

It may have

(i) two double bonds

(ii) two rings

(iii) a ring and a double bond

(iv) a triple bond.