Easy INTEGER +4 / -1

The number of hydrogen atoms in a tertiary carbocation is $x$.

Answer (integer) 1

Solution

Tertiary carbocation: carbon attached to 3 other carbons. With 3 bonds, it has only 1 hydrogen left.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles · Topic: Reaction Intermediates

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