The general formula for a single-ring cycloalkane is:

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The general formula for a single ring cycloalkane is CnH2n. However, since it is a cycloalkane, one hydrogen atom is lost from the formula, making the formula CnH2n-1. Therefore, the general formula for a single-ring cycloalkane can be written as C_nH, where n is the number of carbon atoms in the ring. Any additional substituents on the ring would be added to the end of this formula. Choice C matches this structure, with the addition of the number 2 after the (+1) charge to indicate the loss of one hydrogen atom due to the ring structure. None of the other answer choices match this formula correctly.

The General Formula for a Single-Ring Cycloalkane Is