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Question
Draw a formula for the first five members of the homologous series beginning with the given compound.
H–COOH
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Solution
The first five members of the homologous series beginning with the given compound are
H–COOH : Methanoic acid
CH3–COOH : Ethanoic acid
CH3–CH2–COOH : Propanoic acid
CH3–CH2–CH2–COOH : Butanoic acid
CH3–CH2–CH2–CH2–COOH : Pentanoic acid
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