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Give the :
(i) IUPAC name of the homologous series.
(ii) Characteristic bond type.
(iii) IUPAC name of the first member of the series - in each case i.e., (a) and (b) relating to the homologous series of hydrocarbons - whose general formula is (a) C_nH_2n-2 (b) C_nH_2n+2

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(a) Hydrocarbons with general formula C_nH_2n-2

IUPAC name of the homologous series — Alkynes
Characteristic bond type — Triple covalent bond
IUPAC name of the first member of the series — Ethyne

(b) Hydrocarbons with general formula C_nH_2n+2

IUPAC name of the homologous series — Alkanes
Characteristic bond type — Single covalent bond
IUPAC name of the first member of the series — Methane

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