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Just one, well kind of 2- Chemistry Question...about general formula..PLEASE HELP:(!?
what is a general formula? how does a general formula help you categorize different hydrocarbons?
..lab question..help, maybe..please..thanks:)
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- bee killerLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Example Alkanes CnH2n +2
Alkenes CnH2n
Alkynes CnH2n -2
Just plug in the number of carbons and see if the number of Hydrogens fit and then that is the category you need.
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