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प्रश्न
By how many carbon atoms and hydrogen atoms do any two adjacent homologues differ?
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उत्तर
Any two adjacent homologues differ by 1 carbon atom and 2 hydrogen atoms in their molecular formulae.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Write the name and formula of the 2nd member of homologous series having general formula CnH2n + 2.
Write the molecular formula of first two members of homologous series having functional group -Cl.
The following vegetables are kept in a basket :
Potato, Tomato, Radish, Brinjal, Carrot, Bottle-gourd
Which two of these vegetables correctly represent the homologous structures?
(A) Carrot and Tomato
(B) Potato and Brinjal
(C) Radish and Carrot
(D) Radish and Bottle-gourd
Fill in the following blank with suitable word:
Ethene and ethyne are examples of ..... hydrocarbons.
What is a homologous series? Explain with an example.
The molecular formula of a homologue of butane is:
(a) C4H8
(b) C3H6
(c) C4H6
(d) C3H8
An organic compound having the molecular formula C3H6O can exist in the form of two isomers A and B having different functional groups. The isomer A is a liquid which is used as a solvent for nail polish. The isomer B is also a liquid. An aqueous solution of one of the lower homologues of B is used for preserving biological specimens in the laboratory
(a) What is compound A?
(b) Write the electron-dot structure of A.
(c) What is compound B?
(d) Write the electron-dot structure of B.
(e) Name the lower homologue of compound B which is used in preserving biological specimens.
A colourless organic liquid X of molecular formula C2H4O2 turns blue litmus to red. Another colourless organic liquid Y of molecular formula C3H6O has no action on any litmus but it is used as a nail polish remover. A yet another colourless organic liquid Z of molecular formula C2H6O has also no action on litmus but it is used in tincture of iodine.
(a) Name the liquid X. To which homologous series does it belong? Give the name of another member of this homologous series.
(b) Name the liquid Y. To which homologous series does it belong? Write the name of another member of this homologous series.
(c) Can you name an organic compound having the same molecular formula as liquid Y but which belongs to a different homologous series? What is this homologous series?
(d) Name the liquid Z. To which homologous series does it belong? Write the name of another member of this homologous series.
Give the structure of the second member of the alcohol group.
Define homologous series of organic compounds. List its two characteristics. Write the name and formula of the first member of the series of alkenes.
Distinguish between homologous organs and analogous organs. In which category would you place wings of a bird and wings of a bat? Justify your answer giving a suitable reason.
Write names of first four homologous series of alcohols.

What is a homologous series?
The unsaturated hydrocarbons containing a carbon-carbon double bond are called _______.
While going in an increasing order there is a rise in the molecular mass of the consecutive members of the homologous series by _______.
As one ascends in any homologous series, physical properties change gradually.
Complete the following chart by using examples given in brackets.
(isobutylene, cyclohexane, propane, cyclohexene, cyclopentane, benzene, propyne, isobutane, propene)
| Straight chain hydrocarbons | Branched chain hydrocarbons | Cyclic hydrocarbons |
Successive members of a homologous series vary by how many atomic mass unit?
A carbon compound ‘A’ having melting point 156K and boiling point 351K, with molecular formula C2H6O is soluble in water in all proportions.
- Identify ‘A’ and draw its electron dot structure.
- Give the molecular formulae of any two homologues of ‘A’.
Consider the carbon compounds having following molecular formula:
(i) C2H2 (ii) C2H5 (iii) C3H7OH (iv) C2H6COOH (v) CH3CHO
- Identify which one of the above compounds, is a member of aldehyde series.
- Write the general formula of the series to which compound C2H2 belongs.
- Which one of the above compounds has triple bonds between carbon-carbon atoms?
- Write the molecular formula of the first member of the homologous series to which the compound C3H7OH belongs.
