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The molecular formula for cholesterol is C27 H46 O. What are the degrees of unsaturation for this compound?
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5
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6
C
7
D
8
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Explanation
Using the degree of unsaturation formula (2C+2-H)/2 for C27H46O, cholesterol has (2×27+2-46)/2 = 5 degrees of unsaturation.
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