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Write down the molecular formula, structural formula and general formula of an alkane with two carbon atoms.Also write its name

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Alkane with two carbon atoms is ethane. General formula of alkane = CnH2n+2 (In this case, n=2)Molecular formula of ethane is C2H2×2+2=C2H6Structural formula of ethane is : CH3CH3

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