Lesson: Chapter 14 — Hydrocarbons and their derivatives

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Question 1

Which is the general formula of the alkanes?

A C_nH_2n B C_nH_2n+2 C C_nH_n D C_nH_2n−2

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C_nH_2n+2. Methane, n = 1, gives CH₄.

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