A, B, C are members of homologous series their melting points are –1

1.	A, B, C are members of homologous series their melting points are –183°C, –138°C, 130°C respectively. Among these (i) Which member will have least number of carbon atoms? (ii) Which member will have maximum number of carbon atoms?
Answer» (i) A will have least number of carbon atoms. (ii) C will have maximum number of carbon atoms.

A, B, C are members of homologous series their melting points are –183°C, –138°C, 130°C respectively. Among these (i) Which member will have least number of carbon atoms? (ii) Which member will have maximum number of carbon atoms?

Answer»

(i) A will have least number of carbon atoms.

(ii) C will have maximum number of carbon atoms.