Hydrocarbons Question 183
Question: In the case homologous series of alkanes, which one of the following statements is incorrect- [JIPMER 2000]
Options:
A) The members of the series are isomers of each other
B) The members of the series have similar chemical properties
C) The members of the series have the general formula $ C _{n}{H _{2n+2}} $ , where n is an integer
D) The difference between any two successive members of the series corresponds to 14 unit of relative atomic mass
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
The difference between any two successive members of the homologous series $ -CH_2- $ i.e., the molecular weight of every two adjacent members differ by 14.
$ (CH_2=12+2=14) $
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