Which of the following homologous series has incorrect general formula?

Alkyne

C_{n} H_{2 n - 2}

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Alkanol

C_{n} H_{2 n + 2} O

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Alkanal

C_{n} H_{2 n + 1} O

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Carboxylic acid

C_{n} H_{2 n} O_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is C Alkanal $C_{n} H_{2 n + 1} O$
General formula of Alkanal, $C_{n} H_{2 n} O$ .
Therefore, option $C$ is correct answer.

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Which of the following homologous series has incorrect general formula?

The correct option is C Alkanal CnH2n+1OGeneral formula of Alkanal, CnH2nO. Therefore, option C is correct answer.

The correct option is C Alkanal $C_{n} H_{2 n + 1} O$
General formula of Alkanal, $C_{n} H_{2 n} O$ .
Therefore, option $C$ is correct answer.