The molecules of the alkene family are represented by a general formula $C_{n} H_{2 n}$ . Answer the following:
(d) What is the molecular formula of the alkene if there are ten H atoms in it?

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The general formula of alkene is $C_{n} H_{2 n}$ If 2n=10; then n=5 and so formula is $C_{5} H_{10}$ . The molecular formula of alkene when there are 10 H atoms in it $C_{5} H_{10}$ (pentene).

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The molecules of the alkene family are represented by a general formula CnH2n. Answer the following: (d) What is the molecular formula of the alkene if there are ten H atoms in it?

The general formula of alkene is CnH2n If 2n=10; then n=5 and so formula is C5H10. The molecular formula of alkene when there are 10 H atoms in it C5H10 (pentene).

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(d) What is the molecular formula of the alkene if there are ten H atoms in it?

The general formula of alkene is $C_{n} H_{2 n}$ If 2n=10; then n=5 and so formula is $C_{5} H_{10}$ . The molecular formula of alkene when there are 10 H atoms in it $C_{5} H_{10}$ (pentene).