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(a) Give the general formula of (i) Alkene (ii) Alkane (iii) Alkynes

(b) Write the structural formula of propyne & 2,3 dimethylpentane.

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alkene - $C_{n} H_{2 n}$

alkane - $C_{n} H_{2 n + 1}$

alkyne - $C_{n} H_{2 n - 2}$

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