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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 11 - 8.1. Organic chemistry Nomenclature of organic compounds

The molecular formula of second homologue in the homologous series of mono carboxylic acids is___________.

  1. A  \(\mathrm{C}_3 \mathrm{H}_6 \mathrm{O}_2\)
  2. B  \(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_4 \mathrm{O}_2\)
  3. C  \(\mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{O}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_2\)
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(B)  \(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_4 \mathrm{O}_2\)

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\(\mathrm{HCOOH}, \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}\) \(\uparrow\) Second homologue