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Hydrocarbons: Mixed MCQ

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MixedEasyQuestion 770012

Question

The general formula of alkanes is:
  1. A
    CₙH₂ₙ₊₂
    Correct
  2. B
    CₙH₂ₙ
  3. C
    CₙH₂ₙ₋₂
  4. D
    CₙH₂ₙ₊₁

Correct answer

CₙH₂ₙ₊₂

Explanation

Alkanes (saturated hydrocarbons): CₙH₂ₙ₊₂. Alkenes (one double bond): CₙH₂ₙ. Alkynes (one triple bond): CₙH₂ₙ₋₂.

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