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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) CnH2n-2 (b) CnH2n+2
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(a) Hydrocarbons with general formula CnH2n-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 CnH2n+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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