The general formula of alkanes is

A. \(\text{C}_n\text{H}_{2n}\)

B. \(\text{C}_n\text{H}_{2n-2}\)

C. \(\text{C}_n\text{H}_{2n+2}\)

D. \(\text{C}_n\text{H}_{n}\)

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Answer: C. \(\text{C}_n\text{H}_{2n+2}\)

Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons, \(\text{C}_n\text{H}_{2n+2}\) (e.g. \(\text{CH}_4, \text{C}_2\text{H}_6\)).

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