MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3959

Two consecutive members of the alkane homologous series, methane and ethane, differ from each other by a CH2 group. They will exhibit:

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3959

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Two consecutive members of the alkane homologous series, methane and ethane, differ from each other by a CH2 group. They will exhibit:

    • A) Similar chemical properties
    • B) Same physical properties
    • C) Different general formulas
    • D) Same boiling points

    Answer: Similar chemical properties

    Explanation: Members of a homologous series have similar chemical properties but different physical properties. Isomers are tempting but they share the same formula.