JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question

Chemistry Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques JEE Main 2024

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

(A)CH₂O
(B)C₂H₄O₂Correct
(C)C₃H₆O₂
(D)C₂H₂O₂

Answer: (B)

Solution

The first member is HCOOH and the second homologue is CH₃COOH, with molecular formula C₂H₄O₂.

Question ID VK-016603