The general formula of naphthenes is

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The general formula of naphthenes is

A. C_nH_{2n + 2}

B. C_nH_{2n - 6} (where, n ≥ 6)

C. C_nH_{n - 4}

D. Same as that for olefins i.e. C_nH_2n

Answer: Option D

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Arvind Gupta :

3 years ago

D is Right answer...
Naphthenes is also called Cycloalkanes or Cycloparaffins.
Their General formula is CnH2n+n-2N where n is the no. of carbon atom and N is the naphthenic ring. For N=1, the general formula of the Cycloalkanes become CnH2n
Chirag Raut :

4 years ago

D is right answer
Parth Parmar :

4 years ago

wrong these one is for aromatic ring

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