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The general molecular formula, which represents the homologous series of alkanols is:  [AIPMT (S) 2006]

A) \[{{C}_{n}}{{H}_{2n}}{{O}_{2}}\]

B) \[{{C}_{n}}{{H}_{2n}}O\]

C) \[{{C}_{n}}{{H}_{2n+1}}O\]

D) \[{{C}_{n}}{{H}_{2n+2}}O\]

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

[d] Alkanols are the derivatives of alkanes which are derived by the replacement of —H of alkanes with —OH (hydroxyl groups)  or