Homologous Series

Chemistry: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 7.1.7

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  • An alkane has 3 carbon atoms. Using the general formula CnH(2n+2), how many hydrogen atoms does it contain?

  • What atoms do all organic compounds contain?

  • What is a homologous series?

  • Why do all alkanes have similar properties?

  • An alkane has 20 hydrogen atoms. Using the general formula CnH(2n+2), how many carbon atoms does it have?

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