What is meant by homologous series of carbon compounds? Classify the following carbon compounds into two homologous series and name them
C3H4, C3H6, C4H6, C4H8, C5H8, C5H10
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What are homologous structures? Give an example. Is it necessary that homologous structures always have a common ancestor?
Structures which have a common basic structure but perform different functions are called homologous structures. e.g. fore limbs of reptiles, amphibians and mammals. Yes, they have common ancestor but variously...
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Draw formulas for the first five members of each homologous series beginning with the following compounds.
The first five members of each homologous series beginning with the given compounds are shown as follows: (a) H–COOH : Methanoic acid CH3–COOH : Ethanoic acid CH3–CH2–COOH : Propanoic acid CH3–CH2–CH2–COOH : Butanoic acid CH3–CH2–CH2–CH2–COOH :...
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Write IUPAC names of the following compounds and classify them into primary, secondary
(i) 1-Methylethanamine (10 amine) (ii) Propan-1-amine (10 amine) (iii) N−Methyl-2-methylethanamine (20 amine) (iv) 2-Methylpropan-2-amine (10 amine) (v) N−Methylbenzamine or N-methylaniline (20 amine) (vi) N-Ethyl-N-methylethanamine (30 amine) (vii) 3-Bromobenzenamine or 3-bromoaniline (10 amine)
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Which two of the following organic compounds belong to the same homologous series? C2H6, C2H6O, C2H6O2, CH4O
CH4O and C2H6O belong to the same homologous series.
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Select the hydrocarbons which are members of the same homologous series. Give the name of each series
C3H8,C4H10 --->Alkanes C5H10 ,C8H16 ---> Alkenes C6H10,C7H12 ---> Alkynes
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Explain why carbon forms compounds mainly by covalent bond. Explain in brief two main reasons for carbon forming a large number of compounds.
Carbon has 4 electrons in its outermost shell, and needs to gain or lose 4 electrons to attain noble gas configuration. Losing or gaining 4 electrons is not possible due...
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Explain analogous organs and homologous organs. Identify the analogous and homologous organs amongst the following:
Analogous organs are those organs which have different structural designs and origin but perform similar functions. Homologous organs are those which have the same basic structural design and origin but perform...
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Carbon exists in the atmosphere in the form of (A) carbon monoxide only (B) carbon monoxide in traces and carbon dioxide
(C) carbon dioxide only
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What are homologous organs ? Give one example. Can the wings of a butterfly and the wings of a bat be regarded as homologous ?
Homologous Organs - Organs with similar basic structure/ origin but modified to perform different functions. Example: forelimbs of various vertebrates ( or any other) Wings of a butterfly and the wings...
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a. List two reasons for carbon forming a large number of compounds. b. Name the type of bonding found in most of the carbon compounds.
The two characteristic properties of the carbon element which leads to the formation of a very large number of organic compounds are: Catenation Tetravalency Catenation: Carbon has the unique ability to form bonds...
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