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What is the formula for an alkene containing six carbon atoms?

A. C6H10
B. C2H6
C. C6H12
D. C5H12

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Answer:

C. C₆H₁₂

Step-by-step explanation:

Alkenes are the unsaturated hydrocarbons which form a homologous series with a general formula;

Cₙ H₂ₙ

n in this problem is 6

2n = 2 x 6 = 12

The formula of the compound will be C₆H₁₂

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