Question

wrtie the name and molecular formula of first member of the homologus series alkanes and alkynes​

Answer 1

Answer:

The homologous series of straight-chained alkanes begins methane (CH4), ethane (C2H6), propane (C3H8), butane (C4H10), and pentane (C5H12).

Answer 2

Explanation:

For alkanes

CnH2n+2

First member will be CH4 Methane.

For alkynes

CnH2n-2

First member will be C2H2 Ethyne.

Note : For triple bond formation, minimum 2 Carbons needed.