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What is the degree of unsaturation (rings plus pi bonds) of the compound shown?

  1. A2
  2. B3
  3. C4
  4. D5

Answer: B

The compound is cyclohex-2-en-1-one, C6H8O. Degree of unsaturation = (2 x 6 + 2 - 8)/2 = 3, matching one ring, one C=C and one C=O.
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