Compute the HDI for a molecule with the following formula: C7H8 HDI = C - (H/2) - (X/2) + (N/2) + 1 C = Carbons, H = Hydrogens, N = Nitrogens, X = Halogens 1 HDI = 1 double bond or ring (triple bond = 2 HDI)  Answer:

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Compute the HDI for a molecule with the following formula:

C7H8

HDI = C - (H/2) - (X/2) + (N/2) + 1

C = Carbons, H = Hydrogens, N = Nitrogens, X = Halogens

1 HDI = 1 double bond or ring (triple bond = 2 HDI) 

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