Two compounds belong to the same homologous series if they have the same functional group and differ by a -CH2- unit. Which pair below belongs to the same homologous series?

CH3OH (methanol) and C2H5OH (ethanol)

Which of the following pairs of hydrocarbons are members of the same homologous series?

CH4 (methane) and C2H6 (ethane)

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Carbon and its Compounds MCQs

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Covalent Bonding in Carbon CompoundsVersatile Nature of Carbon (Allotropes, Catenation, Tetravalency)Saturated and Unsaturated HydrocarbonsFunctional Groups and Homologous SeriesNomenclature of Carbon CompoundsChemical Properties of Carbon Compounds (Combustion, Oxidation, Addition, Substitution)Ethanol and Ethanoic AcidSoaps and DetergentsIUPAC, isomerism, mechanisms

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Q1. Two compounds belong to the same homologous series if they have the same functional group and differ by a -CH2- unit. Which pair below belongs to the same homologous series?
- A.CH3OH (methanol) and C2H5OH (ethanol)
- B.CH3OH (methanol) and CH3COOH (ethanoic acid)
- C.CH4 (methane) and CH3OH (methanol)
- D.CH3COOH (ethanoic acid) and C2H5OH (ethanol)
Answer: A. CH3OH (methanol) and C2H5OH (ethanol)
Q2. Which of the following pairs of hydrocarbons are members of the same homologous series?
- A.CH4 (methane) and C2H6 (ethane)
- B.C2H6 (ethane) and C2H4 (ethene)
- C.C2H4 (ethene) and C2H2 (ethyne)
- D.CH4 (methane) and C2H4 (ethene)
Answer: A. CH4 (methane) and C2H6 (ethane)
Q3. Highly reactive metals such as aluminium are extracted from their molten oxide ores by which process?
- A.Electrolytic reduction
- B.Reduction with carbon
- C.Reduction with hydrogen
- D.Heating the ore alone
Answer: A. Electrolytic reduction