Write the next homologue of each of the following:
(i) C 2 H 4 ,
(ii) C 4 H 6
Answer
(i)
The next homologue of C 2 H 4 (ethene) is C 3 H 6 (propene)
(ii)
The next homologue of C 4 H 6 (butyne) is C 5 H 8 (pentyne)