Which of the following statements about alkanes is true? A)Alkanes are aliphatic hydrocarbons having only C-C and C-H p bonds. B)Cyclic alkanes have two fewer H atoms than acyclic alkanes with the same number of carbons. C)Acyclic alkanes contain carbons joined in one or more rings. D)Acyclic alkanes have the general molecular formula C_nH_2n.

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Cyclic alkanes have two fewer hydrogen atoms than their acyclic (chain-like) counterparts with the same number of carbon atoms, adhering to the general formula CnH2n for cyclic alkanes, compared to CnH2n+2 for acyclic alkanes.

Which of the Following Statements About Alkanes Is True