Naphthenic acid is represented by ___________________?

Correct answer: B. CnH2n-2O2

  • A. CnH2n+2O2
  • B. CnH2n-2O2
  • C. CnH2n+2O2 (n ≥ 6)
  • D. CnH2n+6O2 (n ≤ 6)

Explanation

Naphthenic acids are cycloalkane carboxylic acids, so their general formula is CnH2n−2O2. The two degrees of unsaturation arise from the ring and the carboxyl group.

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