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The general formula of an alkene is:
- aCnH2n+2
- bCnH2n
- cCnH2n−2
- dCnHn
Original Khojo Papers practice question — not from a past board paper.
Answer
CnH2n
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Explanation
CnH2n+2 is the alkane formula and CnH2n−2 the alkyne formula.
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