The formula for the given compound is

C_{6} H_{14}

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C_{6} H_{12}

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C_{6} H_{10}

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C_{6} H_{16}

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Solution

The correct option is B $C_{6} H_{12}$
The given compound is cyclohexane. Since every carbon is bonded to two other carbons, there will be two hydrogens bonded to each carbon. Hence the number of hydrogens are $6 \times 2 = 12$ . The formula of the compound is $C_{6} H_{12}$ .

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