Organic Chemistry: Principles and Mechanisms (Second Edition)
Organic Chemistry: Principles and Mechanisms (Second Edition)
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ISBN: 9780393663556
Author: Joel Karty
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.36P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The total number of σ bonds and the total number of π bonds in levomenol (Problem 3.34) is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Every single bond is a σ bond. Each double bond is composed of one π bond and one σ bond. Each triple bond is composed of two π bond and one σ bond.

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