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A straight-chain alkene with seven carbons has two double bonds and one bromine atom bonded to one of the carbons.

Which option correctly describes the general formula for this alkene?

A) C7H7Br

B) C7H13Br

C) C7H9Br

D) C7H11Br

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As an example we can draw this structure
(H3)C-CH=CH-CH2-CH=CH-CH2-Br.

If we'll count all atoms we'll get
C7H11Br.
Answer is D.


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