Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Chemistry

Question:

C3H8 belongs to the homologous series of:

Options:

Alkynes

Alkenes

Alkanes

Cyclo alkanes

Correct Answer:

Alkanes

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3. Alkanes.

\(C_3H_8\) belongs to the homologous series of Alkanes.

Alkanes are a homologous series of hydrocarbons characterized by single bonds between carbon atoms. The general formula for alkanes is \(C_nH_{2n+2}\), where n represents the number of carbon atoms in the molecule.

\(C_3H_8\) specifically represents propane, which is the simplest alkane with three carbon atoms in its chain. Therefore, propane \((C_3H_8)\) is a member of the alkane homologous series. So, the correct answer is Alkanes