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Question
The general molecular formula for the homologous series of alkynes is _______.
Options
CnH2n
`"C"_"n""H"_("2n" + 2)`
`"C"_"n""H"_("2n" - 2)`
`"C"_"n""H"_("2n" - 1)`
Solution
The general molecular formula for the homologous series of alkynes is `underline("C"_"n""H"_("2n" - 2))`.
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