Which is a general formula of alkanes ?

C_{n} H_{2 n + 2}

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C_{n} H_{2 n}

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C_{n} H_{2 n - 2}

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A $C_{n} H_{2 n + 2}$
Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons having single bonded carbon atoms attached to hydrogen or functional group. General formula of Alkane is $C_{n} H_{2 n + 2}$

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