Question

Draw the structural formula of the first member of this series. (CnH2n+2 is the general formula of a homologous series of hydrocarbons.)

Answer 1

this is the structural formula of methane which is the 1st member of alkane

Answer 2

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◆ Answer -

[Structural formula of of the first member of alkane series is given in image attachment.]

● Explanation -

• CnH2n+2 is general formula of homologous series alkanes.
• First member of alkane series is methane CH4.
• In methane, four hydrogen atoms are singly-bonded to one carbon atom.

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