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What is meant by homologous series of carbon compounds? Classify the following carbon compounds into two homologous series and name them. C_(3)H_(4), C_(3)H_(6), C_(4)H_(8), C_(5)H_(8), C_(5)H_(10)

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Solution :A group of organic compounds having the same functional group and similar structures in which the SUCCESSIVE members differ by `CH_(2)` group is CALLED HOMOLOGOUS series.
Alkynes: `C_(3)H_(4), C_(4)H_(6), C_(5)H_(8)`
Alkenes: `C_(3)H_(6), C_(4)H_(8), C_(5)H_(10)`


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