Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Alkanes

Alkanes — practice question

Methane, ethane and propane are members of a hydrocarbon family known as alkanes. What is the general formula for an alkane?

  • A$C_nH_{2n}$
  • B$C_nH_{2n+1}$
  • C$C_nH_{2n-1}$
  • D$C_nH_{2n+2}$

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