Question

General formula
CnH2n-2
CnH2n
CnH2n-2o
IUPAC name of the
homologous series
Characteristic bond type
Single bond
IUPAC name of the first
member of the series
Addition
Type of reaction with
Chlorine​

Answer 1

Answer :

(i) The general formula of homologous series of hydrocarbons is CnH2n+2, where n is the number of carbon atoms in the series. This is the general formula of alkanes and these alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons. Hence, this homologous series is saturated. (ii) the series named alkanes.

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