Question

Generate the homologous series for the following functional group : 1) Aldehyde. 2) Carboxylic acid.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The series is as follows:

Explanation:

1) Aldehyde

H- CHO

(This is the methanal difference of CH₂)

CH₃- CHO ⇒ Ethanal

C₂H₅- CHO ⇒ Propanal

C₃H₇- CHO ⇒Butanal

2) Carboxylic acid

H-COOH ⇒ Methanoic acid

CH₃-COOH ⇒Ethanoic acid

C₂H₅-COOH ⇒Propanoic acid

C₃H₇-COOH⇒ Butanoic acid