Caryophyllene, a compound found in oil of cloves, has the molecular formula C15H24 and has no triple

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Caryophyllene, a compound found in oil of cloves, has the molecular formula C15H24 and has no triple bonds. Reaction of caryophyllene with an excess of hydrogen in the presence of a platinum catalyst produces a compound with the formula C15H28. How many
(a) Double bonds and
(b) Rings does a molecule of caryophyllene have?
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1118133576

11th edition

Authors: Graham Solomons, Craig Fryhle, Scott Snyder

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