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Alkanes have a general formula:

A

C_nH_2n+1

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B

C_nH_2n

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C

C_nH_{2n -2}

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D

C_nH_2n+2

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Solution

The correct option is D
C_nH_2n+2

Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons therefore contain maximum hydrogen.Thus the general formula is C_nH_2n+2.

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