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general formula

noun

general formula

noun
1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The molecular formula of a class of compounds in which actual numbers are represented by x, n etc., and organic radicals are represented as Rₙ

  • The general formula for saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons is CₙH₂ₙ₊₂ and the molecular formula for propane is C₃H₈
  • The general formula for alcohols is R-OH and the molecular formula for methanol is CH₃-OH

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