Which of the following does not belong to alkane?

C_{2} H_{4}

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C H_{4}

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C_{2} H_{6}

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C_{4} H_{10}

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Solution

The correct option is A $C_{2} H_{4}$
The general formula for saturated hydrocarbons is $C_{n} H_{2 n + 2}$ .
Alkane - $C_{n} H_{2 n + 2}$
Alkene - $C_{n} H_{2 n}$
Alkyene - $C_{n} H_{2 n - 2}$
So only $C_{2} H_{4}$ belongs to alkene.

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