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Paper 3 structured question: Formulae, functional groups and terminology

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Understanding the general formulae of organic compounds is essential in chemistry.

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General Formulae of Organic Compounds

The general formulae for various homologous series are as follows: - Alkanes: CnH2n+2 - Alkenes: CnH2n - Alcohols: CnH2n+1OH - Carboxylic Acids: CnH2n+1COOH

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    State the general formula for alkenes.

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