Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Formulae, functional groups and terminology

Formulae, functional groups and terminology — practice question

L and M belong to two different homologous series. The first three compounds in homologous series L all decolourise aqueous bromine. The first three compounds in homologous series M all dissolve in water and form solutions with a pH below 7. What are the general formulae of homologous series L and M?

  • AL: $C_nH_{2n}$; M: $C_nH_{2n+1}COOH$
  • BL: $C_nH_{2n}$; M: $C_nH_{2n+1}OH$
  • CL: $C_nH_{2n+2}$; M: $C_nH_{2n+1}OH$
  • DL: $C_nH_{2n+2}$; M: $C_nH_{2n+1}COOH$

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