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Question
The molecules of the alkene family are represented by a general formula CnH2n. Answer the following:
What is the molecular formula of alkene when n = 4?
Solution
n = 6
∴ C = 6
H = 2 × 6 = 12
∴ Molecular formula of alkene is C6H12
The name of the alkene with n = 6 is hexene.
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