What is the general formula of the alkenes?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. CₙH₂ₙ
- Step 1: Alkenes contain one carbon–carbon double bond. Answer: CₙH₂ₙ. Why not the others: CₙH₂ₙ₊₂, CₙH₂ₙ₋₂ and CₙHₙ don't fit.
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