The general formula of a group of organic compounds in C_(n) H_(2n+1)OH. . Write the molecular formula of first two members of this group. Examine whether these two compounds are in homologous series, based on their molecular formula.

The general formula of a group of organic compounds in C_(n) H_(2n+1)O

1.	The general formula of a group of organic compounds in C_(n) H_(2n+1)OH. . Write the molecular formula of first two members of this group. Examine whether these two compounds are in homologous series, based on their molecular formula.
Answer» Solution :`C_(n)H_(2n+1)OH` By TAKING n = 1, 2 we get `C_(1)H_(2xx1+1)OH = CH_(3)OH , C_(2)H_(2xx2+1)OH=C_(2)H_(5)OH` The COMPOUNDS are methanol and ethanol. Other compounds are ethanol, propanol etc,. They are homologous.