Q1-1-43E b - Organic Chemistry (Mcmurry)

Question

Tell the number of hydrogens bonded to each carbon atom in the following substances, and give the molecular formula of each

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Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

                   Number of hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon is 11

Given compound introduction

In the given compound, one of the carbon is bonded to bromine and one carbon is bonded to the oxygen and hydroxyl group. This carbon does not have any hydrogen as carbon valency is fulfilled here.

Number of hydrogen atoms in compound

The compound contains 11 carbon atoms, 11 hydrogen atoms, 1 bromine atom, and two oxygen atoms. Therefore, the molecular formula of the compound is C₁₁H₁₁O₂Br. The total number of hydrogen atoms bonded is 11. The hydrogen atom bonded to carbon atoms are as follows:

Number of hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon