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Which of the following compounds is an example of homologous series of alcohols?

A
CH3OH
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CH3CH2OH
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C
CH3CH2CH2OH
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D
All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is C All of the above
Compounds of homologous series differ by CH2 from their consecutive members. Homologous series of alcohols include methanol (CH3OH), ethanol (CH3CH2OH), propanol (CH3CH2CH2OH), butanol, pentanol, etc. So, all of the compounds in the options are homologous.

Hence, the correct option is D.

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