Question

Q.30. Observe the figure below and answer the questions:

CH - CH, CH, CH,

+ CH

CH, - CH - CH - CH - CH,

+ 14 units

CH, - CH, CH, CH, - CH, - CH,

(i) Which property of carbon compounds is described in the above fig?

(ii) Give the name of the 2nd Compound of the series.

(iii) Define the concept shown in the fig.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Alkanes, hydrocarbons in which all the bonds are single, have molecular formulas that satisfy the general expression CnH2n + 2 (where n is an integer). ... In order of increasing number of carbon atoms, methane (CH4), ethane (C2H6), and propane (C3H8) are the first three members of the series.