Degrees of Unsaturation

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Laura Maben-Tenney

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Feb 20, 2011, 7:21:38 PM2/20/11
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Hey guys,

I found this formula in my ochem study guide. This is how it explains
the degrees of unsaturation thing -

degree of unsaturation = (2C +2 + N - X - H)/ 2

Two times the number of carbons, plus two, plus the number of
nitrogens, minus the number of halogens, minus the number of
hydrogens, all divided by two.

Happy studying!

Lauri

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