Question

Which of the following group of hydrocarbons follows the general formula of CnH2n?

• A. Alkene
• B. Alkyl
• C. Alkane
• D. Alkyne

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Alkene

• Alkenes follow the general formula CnH2n.

• where n is the number of carbon atoms in the molecule.

• For example: Ethene is an alkene.

• Its molecules contain 2 carbon atoms and the molecular formula of ethene is C 2 H 4 .