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The general molecular formula, which represents the homologous series of alkanols is

A

(1) `C_(n)H_(2n+2)O`

B

(2) `C_(n)H_(2n)O_(2)`

C

(3) `C_(n)H_(2n)O`

D

(4) `C_(n)H_(2n+1)O`

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`underset(C_(n)H_(2n+2))(R -H)underset(-OH)overset(-H)rarrunderset(C_(n)H_(2n+2)O)(R-OH)`
Note that while converting alkanes into alkanols, there is an addition of one oxygen atom.
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