Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Formulae, functional groups and terminology

Formulae, functional groups and terminology — practice question

Which statement concerning homologous series is incorrect?

  • AAlkenes have the same general formula, $\mathrm{C}_n\mathrm{H}_{2n+2}$.
  • BEach member of the homologous series of alkanes differs from the next by $\mathrm{CH}_2$.
  • CThe members of a homologous series all have similar chemical properties.
  • DThe members of a homologous series all have the same functional group.

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