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Point out the false statements from the following and rectify them :
(a) The members in a homologous series can be represented by same general formula.
(b) `C_(n)H_(2n)` is the general formula for the members of alkane familt.
(c) Prefixes n-, iso-, tert-, neo- etc. are used in the IUPAC names of the compounds.
(d) Neohyfrocarbon contains a tertiary carbon atom.
(e) Propane consists of two primary and one secondary carbon atoms.
(f) Chemical properties of compounds are those of the functional groups.
(g) `CHO` group gets priority over `COOH` group in writing the IUPAC names of the compounds.

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(b) `C_(n)H_(2n)` is the general formula for the members of the alkane familt.
(c) Prefixes n-, iso-, tert-, neo- etc. are used in the common names of the compounds.
(d) Neohydrocarbon contains a quaternary carbon atom.
(g) `COOH` group gets priority over `CHO` group in writing the IUPAC name of the compound.
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