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

(a) Hydrocarbons with general formula C_nH_2n-2

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

(b) Hydrocarbons with general formula C_nH_2n+2

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