1. Define the homologous series. Define the olefin and give an example of it (4 pts). 2. Identify the types (such as paraffins, naphthenes, or aromatics) of the following
Solution
Ans 1 :
Homologous series are the compounds that have the same functional group , due to which they have the similar chemical properties.
It could be a series of alkanes , alkenes or even alcohols or aldehydes that have the same functional group such as -OH or -CHO at their parent hydrocarbon chain.
Olefin are the compounds made up of carbon and hydrogen which have one or more than one carbon atoms forming double bonds , basically alkenes.
examples of olefins are : ethylene , propylene etc
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1- Define the homologous series- Define the olefin and give an example.docx
1. 1. Define the homologous series. Define the olefin and give an example of it (4 pts). 2. Identify
the types (such as paraffins, naphthenes, or aromatics) of the following
Solution
Ans 1 :
Homologous series are the compounds that have the same functional group , due to which they
have the similar chemical properties.
It could be a series of alkanes , alkenes or even alcohols or aldehydes that have the same
functional group such as -OH or -CHO at their parent hydrocarbon chain.
Olefin are the compounds made up of carbon and hydrogen which have one or more than one
carbon atoms forming double bonds , basically alkenes.
examples of olefins are : ethylene , propylene etc
