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What is the general formula of arenes having one benzene ring only?


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The general formula of arenes is CnH2n-6m where m= 1 (Number of rings).

An aromatic hydrocarbon, also known as an arene, is a hydrocarbon with alternating double and single bonds between carbon atoms that form rings. Arenes include benzene as an example.


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