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What are the major types of organic reactions?
What are the major types of organic reactions?
The major types of organic reactions are addition reactions, elimination reactions, and substitution reactions
What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (IHD) or double bond equivalents (DBE)?
What is the index of hydrogen deficiency (IHD) or double bond equivalents (DBE)?
The index of hydrogen deficiency (IHD) or double bond equivalents (DBE) represents the sum of the number of rings and π bonds in a molecule.
How is the DBE calculated?
How is the DBE calculated?
The DBE is calculated using the formula: DBE = #C - (#H)/2 - (#X)/2 + #N/2 + 1, where #C represents the number of carbon atoms, #H represents the number of hydrogen atoms, #X represents the number of halogen atoms, and #N represents the number of nitrogen atoms.
What is the general formula for an alkane?
What is the general formula for an alkane?
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What is the general formula for an alkene?
What is the general formula for an alkene?
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