Number of hydrogen moles needed to saturate a compound.

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The discussion centers on determining the number of moles of hydrogen molecules required to saturate a compound, specifically a benzene ring. It is established that the benzene ring contains three pi bonds, necessitating three moles of hydrogen molecules for complete saturation. Additionally, it is clarified that one mole of hydrogen molecules contains two moles of hydrogen atoms, emphasizing the distinction between moles of molecules and moles of atoms.

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1. Homework Statement

How[/PLAIN] many moles of hydrogen are needed to saturate this compound?

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3[/PLAIN] moles of hydrogen as the benzene ring contains 3 pi bonds.
Is that correct ?
 
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How many H atoms in a mole of hydrogen?
 
there are 2 moles of hydrogen atoms in one mole of hydrogen molecules.
But, the question is "How many Moles of hydrogen molecules?".
Sorry, I don't understand the implication of your question.
 

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