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The molecular formula of the first member of a certain group of organic compounds is `CH_(2)O` (HCHO). Determine the name and the molecular formula of the third member of this group if the members of this group are in homologous series. What is the general name for this group of organic compounds ?

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`"Name to "Propanol/Propanaldehyde."`
Molecular formula `to C_(3)H_(6)O(C_(2)H_(5)CHO)`
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