What is the general formula for alkanes?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. CnH2n+2

  1. Step 1: Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons.
Answer
CnH2n+2.
Why not the others: CnH2n, CnH2n-2 and CnHn don't fit.

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