Write the IUPAC names, common names and formulae of the first two members of the homologous series of carboxylic acids.

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The IUPAC names, common names and formula for the first two members of the homologous series of carboxylic acid are:
1) IUPAC name: Methanoic acid; Common name: Formic acid; Formula: HCOOH
2) IUPAC name: Ethanoic acid; Common name: Acetic acid; Formula: CH₃COOH

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Write the IUPAC names, common names and formulae of the first two members of the homologous series of carboxylic acids.

The IUPAC names, common names and formula for the first two members of the homologous series of carboxylic acid are:1) IUPAC name: Methanoic acid; Common name: Formic acid; Formula: HCOOH2) IUPAC name: Ethanoic acid; Common name: Acetic acid; Formula: CH3COOH

The IUPAC names, common names and formula for the first two members of the homologous series of carboxylic acid are:
1) IUPAC name: Methanoic acid; Common name: Formic acid; Formula: HCOOH
2) IUPAC name: Ethanoic acid; Common name: Acetic acid; Formula: CH₃COOH