The general molecular formula for a cycloalkyl group is

Options

(a) CnH₂n₊₁
(b) CnH₂n₋₁
(c) CnH₂n
(d) none of these

Correct Answer:

CnH₂n₋₁

Explanation:

The general molecular formula for cycloalkane is C(n)H₂(n). Thus for cycloalkyl group this will be C(n)H₂(n-1).