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The molecular formula of a compound is C₂H₆O. Name its homologous series.

A

Alcohol

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B

Ketone

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C

Carboxylic acid

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D

Alkane

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Solution

The correct option is A
Alcohol

C₂H₆O is ethanol. Thus, its homologous series is alcohol.

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