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प्रश्न
Write the name and formula of the 2nd member of homologous series having general formula CnH2n + 2.
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उत्तर
CnH2n+2 is the general formula for the alkane series. The second member of the alkane family is ethane with the formula C2H6.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Write the molecular formula of first two members of homologous series having functional group −Br.
Write the names and formulae for the first three members of the homologous series for chloroalkanes.
Define a homologous series. Give the name and structural formula of one homologue of the following:
CH3OH
What is homologous series ?
As one ascends in any homologous series, physical properties change gradually.
There are different general molecular formula for all members of the homologous series.
Observe the structural formula and answer the following questions.

- Write the name of the given hydrocarbon.
- The given hydrocarbon is included in which type of hydrocarbon?
- What is the kind of compounds with the above characteristic structure called?
What is called homologous series? Give any three of its characteristics?
Name the following organic compound:
The first homologue whose general formula is CnH2n.
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.
