Which of the following is the general formula for saturated hydrocarbons?

Q. Which of the following is the general formula for saturated hydrocarbons?

1. CnH2n+2
2. CnH2n - 2
3. CnH2n+1
4. CnH2n -1

Answer: CnH2n+2

General Formula for Saturated Hydrocarbons

Saturated hydrocarbons are hydrocarbons that contain only single bonds between carbon atoms. They are the simplest class of hydrocarbons. They are called saturated because each carbon atom is bonded to as many hydrogen atoms as possible. In other words, the carbon atoms are saturated with hydrogen.

General chemical formula for Saturated Hydrocaebons C_nH_2n+2.