$C_{n} H_{2 n - 2}$ is the formula for ____________.

alkane

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alkene

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alkyne

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none of above

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Solution

The correct option is C alkyne
Hydrocarbons having at least one triple bond between two carbon atoms are known as alkyne. General formula of alkyne is $C_{n} H_{2 n - 2}$ . As in case of alkene, minimum two carbon atoms are required to form alkyne.

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