find out the first five homologous of alcohol write then structural formula and molecular formula.
Answers
Explanation:
A homologous series is a group of organic compounds having similar structures and similar chemical properties in which the successive compounds differ by CH
2
group.
The name and structural formula of one homologue of CH
3
OH is Ethyl alcohol and structure is shown in the image.
(b) The molecular formula of the third member of the homologous series of carbon compounds with general formula C
n
H
2n+1
OH is C
3
H
7
OH.
(c) Coal and petroleum are two fossil fuels
Explanation:
A homologous series is a group of organic compounds having similar structures and similar chemical properties in which the successive compounds differ by CH
2
group.
The name and structural formula of one homologue of CH
3
OH is Ethyl alcohol and structure is shown in the image.
(b) The molecular formula of the third member of the homologous series of carbon compounds with general formula C
n
H
2n+1
OH is C
3
H
7
OH.
(c) Coal and petroleum are two fossil fuels