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Write the molecular formulae of the first two members of the homologous series having functional group, `-COOH.`

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The `1^("st")` member : `CH_(2)O_(2)` (Methanoic acid)
The `2^("nd")` member :`C_(2)H_(4)O_(2)` (Ethanoic acid)
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  2. State the characteristics of a homologous series.

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  3. Write the molecular formulae of the first two members of the homologou...

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  4. Answer the following questions: By how many -CH2- (methylene) units d...

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  5. How many methylene units are extra in the formula of the fourth member...

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  6. How many methylene units are less in the formula of the second member ...

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  7. Explain the term with example : Alkane

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  15. Write the IUPAC names of the following compounds : H-overset(H)overs...

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  16. Write the IUPAC names of the following structural formulae. CH(3)-CH...

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  17. Write the IUPAC name of the following structural formula:

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  18. Write the IUPAC names of the following structural formula: CH3CH2-COO...

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  20. Write the IUPAC names of the following structural formula: CH3-CHO

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