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The general molecular formula for the homologous series of alkynes is _______.

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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)`

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Solution

The general molecular formula for the homologous series of alkynes is `underline("C"_"n""H"_("2n" - 2))`.

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