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CnH2n\text{CnH}_{2n}CₙH₂ₙ is the general formula of __________ hydrocarbon
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CnH2n\text{CnH}_{2n}

CₙH₂ₙ is the general formula of __________ hydrocarbon

A.

Alkanes

B.

Alkynes

C.

Both alkanes and alkynes

D.

Alkenes

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Alkenes.
· Alkenes are hydrocarbons that contain at least one double bond between carbon atoms, and their general formula is CₙH₂ₙ.
· This formula indicates that alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons.
Information Booster:
· Alkanes: Have the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₂, indicating single bonds only.
· Alkynes: Have the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₋₂, indicating the presence of at least one triple bond.

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