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A homologous series is a series of organic compounds which belong to the same family (i.e. possess same functional group) and show similar chemical properties. The members of this series are called homologous and differ from each other by the number of `CH_(2)`, units in the main carbon chain
The chemical properties of which of the following compounds is similar to the butane?

A

Butyne

B

Propene

C

Propyne

D

Pentane

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The correct Answer is:
D
Methane, ethane, propane, butane, pentane etc. are all part of the alkane homologous series and have similar chemical properties.
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