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प्रश्न
Succeeding members of a homologous series differ by ______.
विकल्प
\[\ce{CH}\]
\[\ce{CH2}\]
\[\ce{CH3}\]
उत्तर
Succeeding members of a homologous series differ by CH2.
Explanation:
In a homologous series, each successive member differs from the previous one by a \[\ce{CH2}\] (methylene) group. This consistent difference maintains similar chemical properties while increasing molecular mass in a predictable pattern.
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| Methanol | CH4O | CH3-OH | 1 | 1 | 63 |
| Ethanol | C2H6O | CH3–CH2-OH | 2 | 2 | 78 |
| Propanol | C3H8O | CH3–CH2–CH2-OH | ______ | ______ | 97 |
| Butanol | C4H10O | CH3–CH2–CH2–CH2–OH | ______ | ______ | 118 |
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