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Question
Consider the carbon compounds having following molecular formula:
(i) C3H6 (ii) C3H8 (iii) C4H6 (iv) C6H6 (v) C6H12
- State the number of double covalent bonds present in C3H6.
- Write the formula of first member of the homologous series to which the carbon compound C4H6 belongs.
- Which one of the above compounds forms a ring structure of carbon atoms?
- Identify, which of the above compounds, is a member of alkane series.
Solution
(a) Only 1 double covalent bond is present, other is a triple covalent bond.
(b) C4H6 is an alkyne, The alkynes are a group of chemical compounds with carbon and hydrogen at least one triple bond. With a general molecular formula of Cn H2n-2, where n is any integer higher than 1, the group of compounds is a homologous series.
The first member of this homologous series is ethyne (C2H2). \[\ce{H-C=C-H}\]
(c) C6H6 (Benzene) will form the ring. The structure features triple-altemate double bonds and a six-carbon ring, which is symbolised by a hexagon.
(d) C3H8 is an alkane as it has each carbon bonded to four other atoms through single covalent bonds and follow general formula Cn H2n+2.
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What is meant by homologous series of carbon compounds?
Write the molecular formula of first two members of homologous series having functional group −Br.
Define a homologous series. Give the name and structural formula of one homologue of the following:
CH3OH
What is the difference in the molecular formula of any two adjacent homologues in terms of molecular mass?
What is the difference in the molecular formula of any two adjacent homologues:
(i) In terms of molecular mass
(ii) In terms of number and kind of atoms per molecule?
Cyclohexane : Cyclic hydrocarbon : : Isobutylene : _______
There are different general molecular formula for all members of the homologous series.
Complete the following table for the homologous series of alkanes.
| Name | Molecular formula | Condensed structural formula | Number of carbon atom | Number of -CH2- units | Boiling point °C |
| Methane | CH4 | CH4 | 1 | 1 | -162 |
| Ethane | C2H6 | CH3–CH3 | 2 | 2 | -88.5 |
| Propane | C3H8 | CH3–CH2–CH3 | 3 | 3 | -42 |
| Butane | C4H10 | CH3–CH2–CH2–CH3 | ______ | ______ | 0 |
| Pentane | C5H12 | CH3–CH2–CH2–CH2–CH3 | ______ | ______ | 36 |
| Hexane | C6H14 | CH3–CH2–CH2–CH2–CH2–CH3 | ______ | ______ | 69 |
Name the following organic compound:
The first homologue whose general formula is CnH2n.
Consider the carbon compounds having following molecular formula:
(i) C3H6 (ii) C3H8 (iii) C4H6 (iv) C6H6 (v) C6H12
- State the number of double covalent bonds present in C3H8.
- Write the formula of first member of the homologous series to which the carbon compound C4H6 belongs.
- Which one of the above compounds forms a ring structure of carbon atoms?
- Identify, which of the above compounds, is a member of alkane series.
