Three components of the sex pheromone of the female sand bee (Ophrys sphegodes) are saturated hydrocarbons containing 23, 25, and 27 carbon atoms. How many H atoms does each of these alkanes contain? Interestingly, the early spider orchid emits a similar hydrocarbon mixture to attract male sand bees to pollinate its flowers.

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Three components of the sex pheromone of the female sand bee (Ophrys sphegodes) are
saturated hydrocarbons containing 23, 25, and 27 carbon atoms. How many H atoms does each
of these alkanes contain? Interestingly, the early spider orchid emits a similar hydrocarbon mixture
to attract male sand bees to pollinate its flowers.
Transcribed Image Text:Three components of the sex pheromone of the female sand bee (Ophrys sphegodes) are saturated hydrocarbons containing 23, 25, and 27 carbon atoms. How many H atoms does each of these alkanes contain? Interestingly, the early spider orchid emits a similar hydrocarbon mixture to attract male sand bees to pollinate its flowers.
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