The general formula of three compounds A,B and C are CnH2n, B has highest boiling point whereas C has the lowest. Which has the minimum number of carbon atoms ? Name the homologous series they belong to ?
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CnH2n is a general formula of a hydrocarbons group
The one with the minimum number of carbon atoms is C because it has the lowest boiling point
The boiling points of hydrocarbons increases with the increase in their molecular masses which also increase with increase in the number of carbon atoms.
The homologous series is alkenes
The one with the minimum number of carbon atoms is C because it has the lowest boiling point
The boiling points of hydrocarbons increases with the increase in their molecular masses which also increase with increase in the number of carbon atoms.
The homologous series is alkenes
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A, B and C are hydrocarbons.
C has the lowest boiling point whereas B has the highest boiling point. Thus, C has the lowest number of carbon atoms and B has the most. This is because all memebers of any homologous series show gradation in physical properties.
A, B and C belong to the homologous series of "Alkenes" because their general formula is CₐH₂ₐ where 'a' is the number of atoms starting from 2.
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