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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 (\(C_nH_{2n – 2}\)). |