Generic formula of cycloalkane is:
Correct answer: B. CnH2n
- A. CnH2n+2
- B. CnH2n
- C. CnH2n - 1
- D. CnH2n - 2
Explanation
It is because cycloalkane has the same generic formula as the alkenes which is CnH2n. Option A gives the generic formula of CnH2n+2 which belongs to the straight-chain alkanes. Option C is incorrect since CnH2n-1 is a formula of radicals (alkyls). Option D has CnH2n-2 which belongs to the alkynes.
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