Aldehyde and ketone have same general formula for homologous series_________________?
Correct answer: C. CnH2nO
- A. CnH2nO2n
- B. CnH2n
- C. CnH2nO
- D. CnH2nOn+1
Explanation
Acyclic saturated aldehydes and ketones contain one carbonyl group and have the general formula CnH2nO. The oxygen count is one, not 2n or n+1, so option c matches the homologous series. Students may choose b by remembering the hydrocarbon formula for an alkene and forgetting the additional oxygen atom in carbonyl compounds.
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