Hydrocarbons Question 84

Question: The homologue of ethyne is [EAMCET 1998]

Options:

A) $ C_2H_4 $

B) $ C_2H_6 $

C) $ C_3H_8 $

D) $ C_3H_4 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ C_2H_2 $ and $ C_3H_4 $ are homologue because they differ by $ -CH_2 $ group.

Both have triple bond in their molecule.