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How many hydrogen atoms are in a cycloalkane with 8 carbon atoms?

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Cycloalkanes are those saturated organic compounds which exist in the form of Rings. Their Hydrogen Deficiency Index in one. The General formula for cycloalkanes is,
CnH2n
When number of Carbons = 8
Then
C₈H₂₍₈₎

C₈H₁

Result:
Cycloalkane containing 8 carbon atoms has 16 hydrogen atoms.
How many hydrogen atoms are in a cycloalkane with 8 carbon atoms?-example-1
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