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
A colourless organic liquid X of molecular formula C2H4O2 turns blue litmus to red. Another colourless organic liquid Y of molecular formula C3H6O has no action on any litmus but it is used as a nail polish remover. A yet another colourless organic liquid Z of molecular formula C2H6O has also no action on litmus but it is used in tincture of iodine. (a) Name the liquid X. To which homologous series does it belong? Give the name of another member of this homologous series. (b) Name the liquid Y. To which homologous series does it belong? Write the name of another member of this homologous series. (c) Can you name an organic compound having the same molecular formula as liquid Y but which belongs to a different homologous series? What is this homologous series? (d) Name the liquid Z. To which homologous series does it belong? Write the name of another member of this homologous series.