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Question 49

Propane, butane, and pentane are members of the alkane homologous series.

Why are they classified as members of the same homologous series?

A

Their successive members differ by a −CH3−-\text{CH}_3-−CH3​− group.

B

They can all be represented by the same general formula.

C

They have the same molecular formula.

D

Their physical properties, such as boiling points, are identical.

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Organic chemistry Questions

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83 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Chemistry Organic chemistry. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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