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Assertion: | A homologous series is a group or class of organic compounds that have the same general formula and similar chemical properties but differ by a -CH_2 group. |
Reason: | The successive member in the homologous series has one more methylene group than the preceding member, which is why they are called homologs. |
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Assertion: | Acetylene (C_2H_2) is the simplest alkyne, with only two carbon atoms. |
Reason: | Alkynes are represented by the general formula (C_nH_{2n – 2}). |