The correct general formula for alkanes is _______.

C_{n} H_{2 n}

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C_{n} H_{(2 n + 2)}

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C_{n} H_{(2 n + 4)}

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C_{n} H_{(2 n - 2)}

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Solution

The correct option is B $C_{n} H_{(2 n + 2)}$
Alkanes are the saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula $C_{n} H_{(2 n + 2)}$

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Alkanes have a general formula:

C_{n} H_{2 n + 2}

(a) Give the general formula of (i) Alkene (ii) Alkane (iii) Alkynes

(b) Write the structural formula of propyne & 2,3 dimethylpentane.

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