An alcohol, X\text{X}X, has the molecular formula C3H7OH\text{C}_3\text{H}_7\text{OH}C3H7OH.
Alcohol X\text{X}X can be oxidised to a compound, Y\text{Y}Y, with the molecular formula C3H6O2\text{C}_3\text{H}_6\text{O}_2C3H6O2.
Compound Y\text{Y}Y is not an alcohol but is a member of another homologous series.
Write down the name of this homologous series.
Draw the displayed formula of a molecule of alcohol X\text{X}X and of a molecule of compound Y\text{Y}Y (assuming both are straight-chain molecules with the functional group on the terminal carbon). Show all the covalent bonds.
Starch and DNA are biological polymers.
What is the monomer in starch called?
How many different monomers are found in a typical DNA polymer?