Question 22.3: What is the molecular formula of (a) the alkane, alkene, and...

Chemistry: Principles and Reactions

What is the molecular formula of

(a) the alkane, alkene, and alkyne containing six carbon atoms?

(b) the alkane containing ten hydrogen atoms?

STRATEGY

Apply the formulas:
$C_{n}H_{2n+2}$ for alkanes
$C_{n}H_{2n}$ for alkenes
$C_{n}H_{2n-2}$ for alkynes

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