What is the total number of e- in diaminopropane?

1 Answer
Nov 18, 2016

The molecular formula of propane is C_3H_8.Replacing 2 H-atom in its molecule by 2NH_2 groups we get the molecular formula of diamino propane as C_3H_6(NH_2)_2 equivC_3H_10N_2

Now number if electrons in

C->6,H->1,and N->7

So total number of electrons in the molecule

3xx6+10xx1+2xx7=42