What is meant by homologous series of carbon compounds? Classify the following carbon compounds into two homologous series and name them.
C3H4, C3H6, C4H6, C4H8, C5H8, C3H10.
Homologous Series : It is a group of organic compounds having a similar structure and similar chemical properties in which the successive compounds differ by a CH2 group. The given compounds can be classified into two homologous series as follows
| Alkenes [CnB2n] | Alkynes [CnH2n- 2] |
|---|---|
| C3H6 | C3H4 |
| C4H8 | C4H6 |
| C5H1O | C5H8 |