The structural formula of the third compound of homologus series of alkane is:

C_{3} H_{6}

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C_{4} H_{10}

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C_{3} H_{4}

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C_{3} H_{8}

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Solution

The correct option is D $C_{3} H_{8}$
The third compound in the homologus series of alkanes is Propane with the structural formula; $C_{3} H_{8}$ .

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The structural formula of the third compound of homologus series of alkane is:

The correct option is D C3H8The third compound in the homologus series of alkanes is Propane with the structural formula; C3H8.

The correct option is D $C_{3} H_{8}$
The third compound in the homologus series of alkanes is Propane with the structural formula; $C_{3} H_{8}$ .