Question

If in alkane molecule there is $n$ carbon atom, then the number of corresponding hydrogen atom can be given as:

• A. $n$
• B. $2n$
• C. $2n+2$
• D. $2n-2$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$2n+2$

Alkanes are the simplest organic molecules, with general formula $C_n{H}_{2n+2}$ Alkanes are organic compounds that consist entirely of single-bonded carbon and hydrogen atoms.