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Question
While going in an increasing order there is a rise in the molecular mass of the consecutive members of the homologous series by _______.
Options
14 u
15 u
16 u
17 u
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Solution
While going in an increasing order there is a rise in the molecular mass of the consecutive members of the homologous series by 14 u.
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