Write the Molecular Formulae of the Third and Fifth Members of Homologous Series Represented by General Formula Cnh2n-2. - Chemistry

Write the molecular formulae of the third and fifth members of homologous series represented by general formula C_nH_2n-2.

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As the general formula of the homologous series is C_nH_2n-2 so they represent Alkynes.

Third member: C₄H₆
Fifth member: C₆H₁₀

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Chapter 11.1: Organic Compounds - Exercise [Page 269]

Chapter 11.1 Organic Compounds
Exercise | Q 2 | Page 269

Define a functional group with two examples. write the Functional groups for
(i) Alcohol
(ii) Ketone
(iii) Carboxylic acid

What are the main sources of alkanes and why they are known as saturated hydrocarbons?

Write three uses of ethyne.

Explain the following:
Ethene and ethyne burn with sooty luminous flame

Write the composition of the following:

Methylated spirit

Ethanol can be converted to ethene which can be changed to ethane.

Choose the correct word or phrase from the options given below to complete the following sentences:

The conversion of ethene to ethane is an example of ________(Hydration, hydrogenation).

Compound A is bubbled through bromine dissolved in carbon tetrachloride and the product is CH₂Br - CH₂Br.
\[\ce{A ->[Br2/Od4] CH2Br - CH2Br}\]

What is your observation

Give the structural formulae of the following :

Ethanoic acid

Give a chemical test to distinguish between Saturated and Unsaturated?

Name the compound prepared by the following reaction:

C₂H₅Br + KOH (alcoholic solution) →