Question

Write the name and molecular formulae of the first three higher homologues of propyl chloride.

Answer 1

General formula: C_n H_{2n + 1} Cl (where n = 1, 2, 3, …)

No. of carbon atoms	Molecular formula	Name
n = 3	C3 H7 Cl	Propyl chloride
n = 4	C4 H9 Cl	Butyl chloride
n = 5	C5 H11 Cl	Pentyl chloride
n = 6	C6 H13 Cl	Hexyl chloride