Which of the following is not a member of the homologous series of the paraffins (alkanes)?
- C3H8
- C5H12
- C7H16
- C15H32
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C24H48
The correct answer is: E
Explanation
- Methane. CH4.
- Ethane. C2H6
- Propane. C3H8
- Butane. C4H10
- Pentane. C5H12
- Hexane. C6H14
- Heptane. C7H16
- Octane. C8H18
- The formula for Alkanes is CnH\(_{2n+2}\)