Question 348 of 785 in Organic Chemistry

Chemical reactions of the alkenes

1 mark · Easy

State the general formula for alkenes.

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CnH2n

Also accept: CH

Common mistakes: CnH2n+2; CnH2n-2

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B1 · 1 mark · States correct general formula: CnH2n

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The general formula for alkenes is CnH2n.

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