general formula

Definition

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

Example Sentences

• "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"