The hydrocarbon $(X)$ with molar mass $80\ g\ mol^{-1}$ and $90\%$ carbon has ...... degree of unsaturation.

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[Solution by Dr. Abubacker] Carbon $=0.90	imes80=72$ g $=6$ C atoms; hydrogen $=8$ g $=8$ H atoms. Formula $C_6H_8$. Degree of unsaturation $=\frac{2(6)+2-8}2=3$. Answer: 3.

Q. The hydrocarbon $(X)$ with molar mass $80\ g\ mol^{-1}$ and $90\%$ carbon has ...... degree of unsaturation.

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