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Which general formula describes acyclic alkanes?

ACₙHₙ
BCₙH₂ₙ₋₂
CCₙH₂ₙ₊₂
DCₙH₂ₙ
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. CₙH₂ₙ₊₂
Acyclic alkanes follow the formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₂.
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