Calculate the index of hydrogen deficiency (IHD) for the following formula: C8H1

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Calculate the index of hydrogen deficiency (IHD) for the following formula: C8H13NOF2
The correct answer is two (I think) but I’m confused on how to arrive at that.
(2n+2)(-1 for N atom)(+2 for fluorine) so: (2[8 carbons]+2)(-1)?? Please explain your answer, thank you. Calculate the index of hydrogen deficiency (IHD) for the following formula: C8H13NOF2
The correct answer is two (I think) but I’m confused on how to arrive at that.
(2n+2)(-1 for N atom)(+2 for fluorine) so: (2[8 carbons]+2)(-1)?? Please explain your answer, thank you.
The correct answer is two (I think) but I’m confused on how to arrive at that.
(2n+2)(-1 for N atom)(+2 for fluorine) so: (2[8 carbons]+2)(-1)?? Please explain your answer, thank you.

Explanation / Answer

Index of hydrogen defiency = 2 C+ 2 + N -H -X/2

                                     = 2x8 + 2 +1 -13 - 2/2= 2

Index of hydrogen defiency = 2.

Index of hydrogendefiency is also called as degrees of unsaturation.

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