Chapter 16, Problem 16.34YT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To confirm that it would be unreasonable for unknown $\text{3}$ to contain $\text{31}$ H atoms, the number of H atoms in a saturated molecule with seven C atoms and one N atom are to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

A molecule is said to be saturated if it has the maximum number of hydrogen atoms possible, consistent with the octet rule and the duet rule. Here seven-carbon chain with one N atom connected is followed by octet rule and duet rule.