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The general formula for alkanes is:

A$C_nH_{2n}$, with one ring of hydrogen per carbon centre
B$C_nH_{2n-2}$, with a triple bond by default in chain
C$C_nH_{2n+2}$, the saturated open-chain hydrocarbon formula
D$C_nH_n$, with one H per C in the carbon backbone here
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. $C_nH_{2n+2}$, the saturated open-chain hydrocarbon formula
Alkanes: $C_nH_{2n+2}$.
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