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Grade 12th passPhysical Chemistry

What is the general formula for alkyl groups?
[A] CnH2n+2
[B] CnH2n
[C] CnH2n-1
[D] CnH2n+1

Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years ago
Answer: D [CnH2n+1]
Notes:
Alkyl groups are derived from alkanes by removal of one hydrogen atom. The general formula for alkyl groups is CnH2n+1.


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