Chapter 10, Problem 10.36P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The number of rings and pi bonds for the given molecular formula $\left({\text{C}}_{\text{10}}{\text{H}}_{\text{14}}\right)$ is to be predicted.

Concept introduction: The formula to calculate the number of degree of unsaturation is,

$\text{DU}=\frac{\left(2n+2\right)-x}{2}$

Where,

• $n$ is the number of carbon atom given in molecular formula.

• $x$ is the number of hydrogen atom given in molecular formula.