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Question
The molecules of the alkene family are represented by a general formula CnH2n. Answer the following:
Write the molecular formula of lower and higher homologous of an alkene which contains four carbon atoms.
Solution
An alkene with four carbon atoms is C4H8.
∴ Lower Homologue is C3H6
neighbour members differ by CH2
Higher Homologue is C5H10
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