How many sets of hydrogens are present in this compound?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the number of hydrogen atoms in a given chemical structure, specifically identifying sets of hydrogens in relation to the functional group present (an OH group). The approach involves analyzing the structure provided to count the hydrogen atoms attached to the carbon atoms.
Answer
4
The compound has 4 sets of equivalent hydrogens.
Answer for screen readers
The compound has 4 sets of equivalent hydrogens.
More Information
Each set of equivalent hydrogens represents a unique chemical environment typically resulting in distinct NMR signals.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming all hydrogens are equivalent. Consider the molecular symmetry and connectivity to identify different environments.
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