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Q. The general formula $C_{n}H_{2 n}O_{2}$ could be for open chain-

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Solution:

Genral formula of diketo and dialdehyde is $\text{C}_{\text{n}} \text{H}_{\text{2n} - 2} \text{O}_{2}$ and general formula of diol is $\text{C}_{\text{n}} \text{H}_{3 \text{n}} \text{O}_{2}$

Open chain carboxylic acid having $C_{n}H_{2 n}O_{2}$ formula.