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What is the difference between two consecutive members in a homologous series in alkanes in terms of :
(i) Molecular mass
(ii) Number of atoms of elements.

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(i) Molecular mass = 14 a.m.u.
(ii) Number of atoms of elements = `CH_(2)`.
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