Asked by Hannah Nobitz on May 28, 2024
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A bicyclic alkane contains 12 carbon atoms. How many hydrogen atoms does it contain?
A) 20
B) 22
C) 24
D) 26
E) 28
Bicyclic Alkane
A type of organic compound that contains two rings, which are made entirely of carbon and hydrogen atoms, sharing one or more common carbon atoms.
Carbon Atoms
The basic building blocks of organic molecules, capable of forming a vast array of compounds due to its four valence electrons.
Hydrogen Atoms
The simplest type of atom, consisting of one proton in the nucleus and one electron orbiting the nucleus.
- Assess the quantity of distinct groups or atoms contained within organic molecules (including methylene groups, hydrogen atoms, and secondary carbons).
- Calculate the number of hydrogen atoms in acyclic and cyclic alkanes based on their carbon content.
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Learning Objectives
- Assess the quantity of distinct groups or atoms contained within organic molecules (including methylene groups, hydrogen atoms, and secondary carbons).
- Calculate the number of hydrogen atoms in acyclic and cyclic alkanes based on their carbon content.
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