Which is the correct general formula for non-cyclic compounds in the homologous series?
A - AQA - A-Level Chemistry - Question 27 - 2021 - Paper 3
Question 27
Which is the correct general formula for non-cyclic compounds in the homologous series?
A. alcohols CₙH₂ₙ+₁O
B. aldehydes CₙH₂ₙO
C. esters CₙH₂ₙO₂
D. primary amines... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Which is the correct general formula for non-cyclic compounds in the homologous series?
A - AQA - A-Level Chemistry - Question 27 - 2021 - Paper 3
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Answer
The general formula for alcohols is given by CₙH₂ₙ+₁O. This is applicable for straight-chain (non-cyclic) compounds, where 'n' represents the number of carbon atoms in the molecule.
