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What would be the general formula for the molecular formulae of the members of the homologous series of alkanes ? What would be the value of 'n' for the first member of this series ?

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a. The general molecular formula for the homologous series of alkanes is `C_(n)H_(2n+2).`
b. The value of 'n' for the first member of the homologous series of alkanes is '1'.
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