Alkanes
1 mark · EasyState the general formula for alkanes.
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Also accept: CnH2n+2
Common mistakes: CnH2n; CnH2n+1
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B1 · 1 mark · States correct general formula for alkanes: (allow without subscript).
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The general formula for alkanes is .