Ten > Hydrocarbon
A homologous series of alcohol is given in the table. In serial no. 2, 'X' is written instead of real compound.
| SN | Homologous Series |
| 1 | CH$\rm _3$OH |
| 2 | X |
| 3 | CH$\rm _3$CH$\rm _2$CH$\rm _2$OH |
- Write the molecular formula of X.
- Write the structural formula of the compound formed by the removal of one H and one -OH from the compound kept at X.
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Solution
- The molecular formula of X(ethanol) is : \(\rm C_{2}H_{5}OH\)
2.The structural formula of the compound formed by the removal of one H and one -Oh from the compound kept at X is:
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(ethene is formed with water as a by product)
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