A series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
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Secondary reactions take place at the same time, yielding more particularly hydrocarbons of the paraffin series.
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Dibasic acids of the paraffin series of hydrocarbons have the general formula CnH2(COOH)2n; malonic and succinic acids are important members.