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प्रश्न
What is a homologous series?
What is a homologous series? Explain with an example.
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उत्तर १
Homologous series is a group of organic compounds with a similar structure and similar chemical properties in which the successive compounds differ by a CH2 group.
उत्तर २
A homologous series is a series of carbon compounds that have different numbers of carbon atoms but contain the same functional group.
For example, methane, ethane, propane, butane, etc. are all part of the alkane homologous series. The general formula of this series is CnH2n+2.
Methane CH4
Ethane CH3CH3
Propane CH3CH2CH3
Butane CH3CH2CH2CH3
It can be noticed that there is a difference of -CH2 unit between each successive compound.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Write the molecular formula of two consecutive members of homologous series of aldehydes. State which part of these compounds determines their
- physical and
- chemical properties
Write the molecular formula of first two members of homologous series having functional group – OH
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 abbreviated formula of the third member of the alcohol.
Give the structure of the second member of the alcohol group.
What is the difference in the molecular formula of any two adjacent homologues in terms of molecular mass?
Write names of first four homologous series of alcohols.
Write the name and formula of the fourth member of the following homologous series:
Alkyne
The unsaturated hydrocarbons containing a carbon-carbon double bond are called _______.
The general molecular formula for the homologous series of alkynes is _______.
There are different general molecular formula for all members of the homologous series.
Which of the following pairs can be the successive members of a homologous series?
Successive members of a homologous series vary by how many atomic mass unit?
Which of the following does not belong to the same homologous series?
Name the following organic compound:
The first homologue whose general formula is CnH2n.
Define Homologous series.
Consider the following molecular formulae of carbon compounds:
(i) CH3COOH (ii) CH3OH (iii) C2H6 (iv) C3H4 (v) C4H8
- Which one of these compounds belongs to homologous series of alcohols?
- Identify the compound having triple bond between carbon-carbon atoms.
- Write the molecular formula of the first member of the homologous series to which CH3COOH belongs.
- Write the general formula of the series to which the compound C4H8 belongs.
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.
