Characterize EACH of the three given statements as being TRUE or FALSE and then indicate the collective true-false status of the statements using the choices: (1) An allyl group contains three carbon atoms.
(2) Alkenes with one double bond have two fewer hydrogen atoms than their alkane counterparts.
(3) Both toluene and o-xylene are monosubstituted benzene derivatives.

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(1) FALSE - an allyl group contains three carbons AND one double bond.
(2) TRUE - this is a rule known as "the degree of unsaturation."
(3) TRUE - both toluene and o-xylene have one substituent attached to a benzene ring.

Characterize EACH of the Three Given Statements as Being TRUE