Which of the following is not a member of the homologous series of the paraffins (alkanes)?

  • A C3H8
  • B C5H12
  • C C7H16
  • D C15H32
  • E C24H48

The correct answer is E. C24H48

Methane. CH4.

Ethane. C2H6 

Propane. C3H8 

Butane. C4H10

Pentane. C5H12

Hexane. C6H14

Heptane. C7H16

Octane. C8H18

The formula for Alkanes is CnH\(_{2n+2}\)

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