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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 the alkene if there are ten H atoms in it?
Solution
H atoms 2 n = 10
∴ n = 5 = carbon atoms
∴ Molecular formula of alkene is C5H10
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