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Multiple Choice
A straight-chain carbon compound constructed from __________ must contain at least one carbon-carbon double bond.
A
6 hydrogen atoms and 2 carbon atoms
B
6 hydrogen atoms, 2 carbon atoms, and 1 oxygen atom
C
8 hydrogen atoms, 3 carbon atoms, and 3 oxygen atoms
D
6 hydrogen atoms and 3 carbon atoms
Verified step by step guidance
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Identify the molecular formula for each option. For example, the first option with 6 hydrogen atoms and 2 carbon atoms would be C2H6.
Determine the degree of unsaturation for each molecular formula. The degree of unsaturation indicates the number of rings and/or multiple bonds in a molecule.
Use the formula for degree of unsaturation: Degree of Unsaturation = (2C + 2 + N - H - X) / 2, where C is the number of carbons, N is the number of nitrogens, H is the number of hydrogens, and X is the number of halogens.
Apply the formula to each option. For example, for C2H6, the degree of unsaturation is (2*2 + 2 - 6) / 2 = 0, indicating no double bonds or rings.
Identify the option with a degree of unsaturation of at least 1, which indicates the presence of a carbon-carbon double bond. The correct option is the one with 6 hydrogen atoms and 3 carbon atoms, which has a degree of unsaturation of 1.