JEE Main Chemistry question

In the case of the homologous series of alkanes, which one of the following statements is incorrect?

(A)The members of the series have the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₂
(B)The difference between any two successive members of the series corresponds to 14 units of relative atomic mass
(C)The members of the series are isomers of each otherCorrect
(D)The members of the series have similar chemical properties

Answer: (C)

Solution

Homologs differ by one or more CH₂ units and therefore have DIFFERENT molecular

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