General formula of alkyne is______________?
Correct answer: B. CnH2n - 2
- A. CnH2n + 2
- B. CnH2n - 2
- C. CnH2n
- D. CnH2n + 2
Explanation
An open-chain alkyne has the general formula CnH2n-2 because it contains one triple bond, which represents two degrees of unsaturation. Students may choose CnH2n, the formula for an alkene, because both families are unsaturated, while options a and d are the alkane formula and are duplicated.
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