The molecular formula of a compound is $C_{10} H_{18}$ . Name the homologous series to which it belongs.

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Molecular formula is $C_{10} H_{18}$
The given formula resemble the general formula $C_{n} H_{2 n - 2}$ where $n = 10$
Therefore it belongs to alkynes.

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The molecular formula of a compound is C10H18. Name the homologous series to which it belongs.

Molecular formula is C10H18The given formula resemble the general formula CnH2n−2 where n=10Therefore it belongs to alkynes.

The molecular formula of a compound is $C_{10} H_{18}$ . Name the homologous series to which it belongs.

Molecular formula is $C_{10} H_{18}$
The given formula resemble the general formula $C_{n} H_{2 n - 2}$ where $n = 10$
Therefore it belongs to alkynes.