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Count the number of hydrogens on sp3 carbons directly attached to the positively charged carbon of the ion shown.

  1. A3
  2. B4
  3. C6
  4. D7

Answer: C

The ion shown is the isopropyl cation. The charged carbon is bonded to two CH3 groups, each with 3 hydrogens, so there are 6 alpha hydrogens.
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