Squalene, an important intermediate in the biosynthesis of steroids, has the molecular formula C30H50 and has no
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(a) What is the index of hydrogen deficiency of squalene?
(b) Squalene undergoes catalytic hydrogenation to yield a compound with the molecular formula C30H62. How many double bonds does a molecule of squalene have?
(c) How many rings?
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Organic Chemistry
ISBN: 978-1118133576
11th edition
Authors: Graham Solomons, Craig Fryhle, Scott Snyder
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