How many degrees of unsaturation are there in a compound with the molecular formula C₆H₁₀NOCl?

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To calculate the number of degrees of unsaturation for a compound, we use the formula:

degrees of unsaturation = (2C + 2 - H - X + N)/2

where C is the number of carbons, H is the number of hydrogens, X is the number of halogens, and N is the number of nitrogens.

Applying the formula to the given molecular formula:

(2(1) + 2 - 1 - 0 + 0 + 1)/2 = 2

Therefore, there are 2 degrees of unsaturation in the compound. The best choice is B.

How Many Degrees of Unsaturation Are There in a Compound