In a homologous series, adjacent members differ by a _ unit?
Correct answer: B. CH2
- A. CH3
- B. CH2
- C. CH
- D. CH4
Explanation
CH4, C2H6, and C3H8 are all consecutive alkanes in the homologous series, each differing from the next and previous compound by the presence and absence of one CH2 (methylene) group.
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