Question

Wite chemical formule and two members of a homologus series and state which part determines the (1)physical propertys.(2)least reacive

Answer 1

The first two members of the homologous series of alcohol are as follows:

1) Methanol (CH3OH)

2) Ethanol (C2H5OH)

The alkyl group determines the physical properties while the functional group determines the chemical properties of the organic compounds.