Give the possibilities in structure for a compound with a formula of C₆H₁₀. A)no rings,no double bonds,no triple bonds B)one double bond,or one ring C)two rings,two double bonds,one double bond + one ring,or one triple bond D)three rings,three double bonds,two double bonds + one ring,one ring + two double bonds,one triple bond + one ring,or one double bond + one ring E)benzene

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The compound has multiple sulfur atoms and boron atoms, which suggests the possibility of multiple double bonds and/or rings. Choice A can be eliminated because sulfur can form double bonds. Choice B is not possible because there is only one sulfur and one carbon atom, making it impossible to form a ring or a double bond. Choice D has too many possibilities that are not supported by the formula, such as three rings or three double bonds. Choice E, benzene, is not possible because there are no carbon-carbon double bonds. Therefore, the best possibility is C, which allows for two rings and multiple double bonds but does not exceed the number of sulfur or boron atoms in the formula.

Give the Possibilities in Structure for a Compound with a Formula