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Question
Complete the following table which relates to the homologous series of hydrocarbons.
|
General Formula |
IUPAC name of the homologous series | Characteristic bond type | IUPAC name of the first member of the series |
| `C_nH_(2n-2)` | (A)________ | (B)______ | (C)______ |
| C_nH_(2n+1) | (B)________ | (E)______ | (F)______ |
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Solution
A) Alkyne
B) -C≡ C-
C) Ethyne
D) Alkane
E)
F) Methane
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