The molecular formula of an organic compound is $C_{48} H_{94}$ . This compound belongs to the homologous series of :
(a) alkenes (b) aldehydes (c) alkynes (d) alkanes

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(c) alkynes
The compound $C_{48} H_{94}$ belongs to the homologous series of alkynes, as it satisfies the general formula $C n H_{2 n - 2}$ .

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The molecular formula of an organic compound is C48H94. This compound belongs to the homologous series of : (a) alkenes (b) aldehydes (c) alkynes (d) alkanes

(c) alkynes The compound C48H94 belongs to the homologous series of alkynes, as it satisfies the general formula CnH2n−2.​​​​​​​​

The molecular formula of an organic compound is $C_{48} H_{94}$ . This compound belongs to the homologous series of :
(a) alkenes (b) aldehydes (c) alkynes (d) alkanes

(c) alkynes
The compound $C_{48} H_{94}$ belongs to the homologous series of alkynes, as it satisfies the general formula $C n H_{2 n - 2}$ .