why is the formula of cyclopentane is C5H10 it should be C5H12 as per the alkane formula
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In cycloalkanes the general formula is same as alkenes
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Cyclopentane is a cyclic compound.
Here you can see the structure:-
So the structure is having 10 hydrogen molecules instead of 12.
Here you can see the structure:-
So the structure is having 10 hydrogen molecules instead of 12.
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The formula is same as alkenes
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