Squalene, an important intermediate in the biosynthesis of steroids, has the molecular formula C30H50 and has no

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Squalene, an important intermediate in the biosynthesis of steroids, has the molecular formula C30H50 and has no triple bonds.
(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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