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The general molecular formula, which represents the homologous series of alkanols is:
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Options:
  • A $\mathrm{C}_n \mathrm{H}_{2 n+2} \mathrm{O}$
  • B $\mathrm{C}_n \mathrm{H}_{2 n} \mathrm{O}_2$
  • C $\mathrm{C}_n \mathrm{H}_{2 n} \mathrm{O}$
  • D $\mathrm{C}_n \mathrm{H}_{2 n+1} \mathrm{O}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{C}_n \mathrm{H}_{2 n+2} \mathrm{O}$
Alkanols are the derivatives of alkanes which are derived by the replacement of the $-\mathrm{H}$ of alkanes with the $-\mathrm{OH}$ (hydroxyl) group.

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