What is the general formula of the alkane homologous series?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. CₙH₂ₙ₊₂
- Step 1: Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons with formula CnH2n+2.
Answer
CₙH₂ₙ₊₂.
Why not the others: CₙH₂ₙ: this is the general formula of the alkenes. CₙH₂ₙ₋₂: this is the general formula of the alkynes. CₙHₙ: this is not the general formula of a hydrocarbon series.
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