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What is the molecular formula of 1-cyclopentene?

I'm horrible with chemistry :( I thought it was C5H10 but apparently not.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    C5H8. You may have used the formula for an alkene (CnH2n), but that fails to take into account that is has a ring.

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