Oxygen - Carbon Bond Counter

Chemistry Level 2

Starting with cyclohexane, proceed through the series of reactions shown above. For products $C$ , $D$ , and $E$ ; count the total number of $C-O$ (carbon to oxygen) bonds in each molecule. In the image above, m-CPBA stands for meta-chloroperoxybenzoic acid and PCC stands for pyridinium chlorochromate.

You answer should be the sum of the $C-O$ bonds in products $C$ , $D$ , and $E$ .

Note: Be careful of certain groups; for example, a ketone will count as two $C-O$ bonds. Same is true for epoxides. And of course, carboxylic acids will contain three.

David's Organic Chemistry Set

David's Physical Chemistry Set

Excel in math and science

Master concepts by solving fun, challenging problems.

It's hard to learn from lectures and videos

Learn more effectively through short, interactive explorations.

Used and loved by over 7 million people

Learn from a vibrant community of students and enthusiasts, including olympiad champions, researchers, and professionals.