Caryophyllene, a compound found in oil of cloves, has the molecular formula C15H24 and

Chapter 7, Problem 7.46

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Caryophyllene, a compound found in oil of cloves, has the molecular formula C15H24 and has no triple bonds. Reaction of caryophyllene with an excess of hydrogen in the presence of a platinum catalyst produces a compound with the formula C15H28. How many (a) double bonds and (b) rings does a molecule of caryophyllene have?

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