Q. 26 C4.2( 6 Votes )
Write the molecular formulae of the third and fifth members of homologues series of carbon compounds represented by the general formula CnH2n+2
Answer :
The molecular formula of third and fifth members of alkanes series are C3H8 and C5H12.
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PREVIOUSThe general formula of a homologues series of carbon compounds is CnH2n. Write the molecular formulae of the second and fourth members of the series.NEXT(a) Give the names and structural formulae of the next two higher homologues of methane.
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(c) Select the hydrocarbons which are members of the same homologues series. Give the name of each series. C5H10; C3H8; C4H10; C7H12; C8H16
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