Question

What is the formula for an alkene containing six carbon atoms?
A. C6H10
B. C2H6
C. C6H12
D. C5H12

Answer 1

Answer:

C. C₆H₁₂

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