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What is the general formula for alkanes (saturated hydrocarbons)?

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✓ Answer: B CnH2n+2
Saturated hydrocarbons (alkanes), having only single bonds, follow the general formula CnH2n+2, e.g. methane CH4, ethane C2H6.
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