Question

Propane and nonane are members of
homologous series. These two compounds differ
by​

Answer 1

Answer:

Adjacent members in such a series, such as methane and ethane, are known as "adjacent homologues". Therefore, Methane, ethane and propane are all alkanes with the general formula $({C_n}{H_{2n + 2}})$.

Answer 2

The basic difference is between the number of carbon atoms.

Explanation:

• Propane is a compound with 3 carbon atoms.
• Whereas nonane is a compound with 9 carbon atoms.
• The basic difference is between the carbon chain.
• Propane has 8 H-atoms.
• Nonane has 20 H-atoms.
• The difference can also be seen among the number of hydrogen atoms as well.