General Organic Chemistry Question 17
Question 17 - 2024 (27 Jan Shift 2)
The molecular formula of second homologue in the homologous series of mono carboxylic acids is
(1) $\mathrm{C}{3} \mathrm{H}{6} \mathrm{O}_{2}$
(2) $\mathrm{C}{2} \mathrm{H}{4} \mathrm{O}_{2}$
(3) $\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{O}$
(4) $\mathrm{C}{2} \mathrm{H}{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}$
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Formula: Nomenclature
$ \begin{array}{ccc} &\mathrm{HCOOH},&\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COOH} \ & & \uparrow \ & & \text{Second homologue} \end{array} $
