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The molecules of the alkene family are represented by a general formula $C_{n} H_{2 n}$ . Answer the following :
(a) What do n and 2n signify ?

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The symbol n signifies the number of carbon atoms and 2n signifies the number of hydrogen atoms in one molecule of alkene.

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