ofCnH2n1X

ofCnH2n1X represents a general chemical formula for a class of organic compounds. This formula describes saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons that contain a single halogen atom. The 'n' in the formula indicates that the carbon chain can vary in length, with 'n' being any positive integer. The 'C' stands for carbon, 'H' for hydrogen, and 'X' represents a halogen atom, which can be fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), or iodine (I). The '2n+1' indicates the number of hydrogen atoms bonded to the carbon atoms, signifying that the molecule is saturated, meaning all carbon-carbon bonds are single bonds. The presence of a single halogen atom means that one hydrogen atom from the corresponding alkane (CnH2n+2) has been replaced by a halogen. These compounds are commonly referred to as alkyl halides or haloalkanes. Examples include methyl chloride (CH3Cl) where n=1 and X=Cl, or ethyl bromide (C2H5Br) where n=2 and X=Br. Their properties vary depending on the length of the carbon chain and the specific halogen present.