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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?
Chemical Equations/Structures
Numerical
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Solution
Given: n = 4
General formula: CnH2n
∴ Molecular formula of alkene = C4H2x4.
∴ The molecular formula for alkene is C4H8.
The name of the alkene with n = 4 is butane.
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