Q1-1-43Ea - 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

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                  Number of hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon

Introduction to a molecule

The molecule constitutes different atoms that are bonded to the chemical bond. The molecular formula tells the number of each kind of atom present in the molecule.

Number of hydrogen atoms in compound

The carbon atom is attached to the four atoms. The hydrogen atom bonded to carbon atoms are as follows:

               Number of hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon

The compound contains 10 carbon atoms, 11 hydrogen atoms and 1 nitrogen atom. Therefore, the molecular formula of the compound is  C₁₀H₁₁N