Which of the following is not a member of the homologous series of the paraffins (alkanes)?
A
C3H8
B
C5H12
C
C7H16
D
C15H32
E
C24H48
Verified Correct Answer: E.
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Methane. CH4.
Ethane. C2H6
Propane. C3H8
Butane. C4H10
Pentane. C5H12
Hexane. C6H14
Heptane. C7H16
Octane. C8H18
The formula for Alkanes is CnH\(_{2n+2}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #73)