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Classify the following compounds as alkanes, alkenes and alkynes. [3 MARKS]

C5H12 , C2H4, C3H4, C3H8, C4H8, C5H8


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General formula for alkanes, alkenes and alkynes respectively are CnH2n+2, CnH2n and CnH2n2.

Therefore, in the given compounds:

1. Alkanes : C5H12, C3H8

2. Alkenes : C2H4, C4H8

3. Alkynes : C3H4, C5H8


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