Give the general formula of an: (i) alkane, (ii) alkene and (iii) alkyne. (b) Classify the following compounds as alkanes, alkenes and alkynes: C2H4 , C3H4 , C4H8 , C5H12 , C5H8 , C3H8 , C6H6.
ChemistryClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
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(a) (i) CnH2n+2 (ii) CnH2n (iii) CnH2n-2
(b) Alkanes: C5H12 , C5H8 Alkenes: C2H4 , C4H8 Alkynes: C3H4 ,C5H8