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Which of the following does not belong to the same homologous series ?

A

C H_{4}

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B

C_{2} H_{6}

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C

C_{3} H_{8}

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D

C_{4} H_{8}

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Solution

The correct option is C $C_{4} H_{8}$
A, B & C are all saturated carbon compounds with the general formula: $C_{n} H_{2 n + 2}$ , whereas $C_{4} H_{8}$ is an alkene with general formula $C_{n} H_{2 n}$

Option D is correct.

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