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प्रश्न
Why homologous series of carbon compounds are so called? Write chemical formula of two consecutive members of a homologous series and state the part of these compounds that determines their (i) physical properties, and (ii) chemical properties.
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उत्तर
Homologous series of carbon compounds are so called because in such a series of compounds, the same functional group dictates the properties of the carbon compound regardless of the length of the carbon chain. The two consecutive members of a homologous series are CH3OH and C2H5OH (belong to alcohol)
संबंधित प्रश्न
Write the molecular formula of first two members of homologous series having functional group -Cl.
Fill in the following blank with suitable word:
Ethene and ethyne are examples of ..... hydrocarbons.
What is a homologous series? Explain with an example.
Give the abbreviated formula of the third member of the alcohol.
Give the structure of the second member of the alcohol group.
Give three points to differentiate between saturated and unsaturated
hydrocarbons.
Haloalkanes react with alkalies to produce alcohol. Give the equation for the preparation of the second member of the homologous series of alcohol. State under what condition the reaction occurs.
Complete the following table for homologous series of alcohols.
| Name | Molecular formula | Condensed structural formula | Number of carbon atom | Number of -CH2- units | Boiling point °C |
| Methanol | CH4O | CH3-OH | 1 | 1 | 63 |
| Ethanol | C2H6O | CH3–CH2-OH | 2 | 2 | 78 |
| Propanol | C3H8O | CH3–CH2–CH2-OH | ______ | ______ | 97 |
| Butanol | C4H10O | CH3–CH2–CH2–CH2–OH | ______ | ______ | 118 |
Which of the following pairs can be the successive members of a homologous series?
