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Nomenclature of Hydrocarbons

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Which functional group has a general formula of $C_{n} H_{2 n + 1}$ ?

A

Amine

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Aniline

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C

Alkaline

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D

Alkyl

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Solution

All hydrocarbon compounds that have a functional group, such as $C_{n} H_{2 n + 1}$ , are known as alkyl compounds.
Alkyl is a functional group of an organic chemical that contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms, which are arranged in a chain. If we look at the general formula it shows one hydrogen less than the alkane series general formula.
Conclusion: The correct option is (D): Alkyl

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