question on degrees of unsaturation

[jchen08]

Can someone please explain why C6H10O has 2 degrees of unsaturation? I thought oxygens were not taken into account according to the equation:

Degrees of Unsaturation = [(Number of Carbons x 2) + 2 - Number of Hydrogens] / 2

thanks!

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[411309]

Can someone please explain why C6H10O has 2 degrees of unsaturation? I thought oxygens were not taken into account according to the equation:

Degrees of Unsaturation = [(Number of Carbons x 2) + 2 - Number of Hydrogens] / 2

thanks!

Number of carbons= 6 so 6*2=12. 12+2=14 14-10 hydrgeons= 4. 4/2= 2 degrees of unsaturation.

 

[chiddler]

Can someone please explain why C6H10O has 2 degrees of unsaturation? I thought oxygens were not taken into account according to the equation:

Degrees of Unsaturation = [(Number of Carbons x 2) + 2 - Number of Hydrogens] / 2

thanks!

(6 carbons *2)+2 = 14
10 hydrogens
14-10 = 4
divide by 2
4/2 = 2.

i think you just made some small mistake in calculating.

 

[jchen08]

oh my goodness... such a silly mistake ... :: face palm:: ...thanks!

 

[411309]

please excuse my dear aunt sally ;p