Why is the general formula for alkenes is CnH2n, where n =2,3,4... ? Why wasn't

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Why is the general formula for alkenes is CnH2n, where n =2,3,4... ? Why wasn't the n start with 1?

Date Posted: 6 years ago

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Date Posted: 6 years ago

Simona

6 years ago

Okay. I have understood now. Thanks ya !