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Chemistry Question on Polymers

A hydrocarbon has molecular formula C2H6. Which of the class of hydrocarbons cannot have this formula?

A

(A) Cycloalkene

B

(B) Bicycloalkane

C

(C) A diene

D

(D) None of these

Answer

(D) None of these

Explanation

Solution

Explanation:
A bicycloalkene cannot have the formula of C2H6.C2H6 has two degree of unsaturation (two H2 less than saturated hydrocarbons), therefore it can be a diene, a cycloalkene or a bicycloalkane but it cannot be a bicycloalkene because it has three degrees of unsaturation.Hence, the correct option is (D).