Q. 414.8( 4 Votes )

The molecular formula of a homologue of butane is: A. C₄H₈ B. C₃H₆
C. C₄H₆
D. C₃H₈

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Answer :

Butane is a member of homologous series of alkanes. The general formula of homologous series of alkanes is CnH2n+2. Where, n is the number of carbon atoms in the one molecule of alkane. Thus, C3H8 is a member of homologous series of alkanes.

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