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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Alkanes: Properties and Preparation Methods Objective Question
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Question

What is the general formula for alkanes?
Options
A CnH2n
B CnH2n+2
Correct Answer
C CnH2n-2
D CnH2n+1
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH2n+2, where n is the number of carbon atoms.

Hint

Saturated means each carbon has the maximum number of hydrogens.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Alkanes: Properties and Preparation Methods
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 63 of 1999
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