Question
The diagrams show the structures of lycopene and \(\beta \)-carotene.
When lycopene is converted into -carotene, what is the gain or loss of hydrogen atoms per
molecule?
A 4 gained
B 2 gained
C no change
D 2 lost
Answer/Explanation
Ans: C
The diagrams show the structures of lycopene and \(\beta \)-carotene.
When lycopene is converted into -carotene, what is the gain or loss of hydrogen atoms per
molecule?
A 4 gained
B 2 gained
C no change
D 2 lost
Ans: C