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) $C _3 H _6 O _2$

(2) $C _2 H _4 O _2$

(3) $CH _2 O$

(4) $C _2 H _2 O _2$

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Formula: Nomenclature

$ \begin{array}{ccc} &HCOOH,&CH _3 COOH \\ & & \uparrow \\ & & \text{Second homologue} \end{array} $