Question

what is general form of Ch4cl6
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Answer 1

Answer:

Chemical Formula IUPAC Name

CH

4

Methane

C

2

H

6

Ethane

C

3

H

8

Propane

C

4

H

10

Butane

C

5

H

12

Pentane

C

6

H

14

Hexane

C

7

H

16

Heptane

C

8

H

18

Octane

C

9

H

20

Nonane

C

10

H

22

Decane

The series belong to the Alkane family. They are hydrocarbons with C−C single bond.

The general formula of these compounds is C

n

H

2n+2

The given series is a homologous series. The members differ by a methylene group CH

2

group.