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प्रश्न
The general molecular formula for the homologous series of alkynes is _______.
पर्याय
CnH2n
`"C"_"n""H"_("2n" + 2)`
`"C"_"n""H"_("2n" - 2)`
`"C"_"n""H"_("2n" - 1)`
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उत्तर
The general molecular formula for the homologous series of alkynes is `underline("C"_"n""H"_("2n" - 2))`.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Write the next homologue of the following: C2H4
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Write the name and formula of the 2nd member of homologous series having general formula CnH2n.
Fill in the following blank with suitable word:
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(2) in terms of number and kind of atoms per molecule?
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(c) C4H6
(d) C3H8
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(a) four
(b) five
(c) six
(d) seven
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| Methane | CH4 | CH4 | 1 | 1 | -162 |
| Ethane | C2H6 | CH3–CH3 | 2 | 2 | -88.5 |
| Propane | C3H8 | CH3–CH2–CH3 | 3 | 3 | -42 |
| Butane | C4H10 | CH3–CH2–CH2–CH3 | ______ | ______ | 0 |
| Pentane | C5H12 | CH3–CH2–CH2–CH2–CH3 | ______ | ______ | 36 |
| Hexane | C6H14 | CH3–CH2–CH2–CH2–CH2–CH3 | ______ | ______ | 69 |
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| Homologous series | Alkane | Alkyne |
| General formula | CnH2n+2 | 1. ______ |
| IUPAC name | 2. ______ | Ethyne |
| Common name | Marsh gas | 3. ______ |
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- Identify ‘A’ and draw its electron dot structure.
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