A molecular formula of cyclo-hydrocarbon is similar as the molecular formula of:

alkane

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alkene

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alkyne

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is B alkene
The molecular formula of cyclo-hydrocarbon is similar to the molecular formula of an alkene.
They have a molecular formula of $C_{n} H_{2 n}$ . Both have same degree of unsaturation.
For example, the molecular formula of cyclopropane and propene is $C_{3} H_{6}$ .

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