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Q. The general molecular formula, which represents the homologous series of alkanols is :

AIPMTAIPMT 2006Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

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Alkanols are the derivatives of alkanes which are derived by the replacement of $-H$ of alkanes with $-OH$ (hydroxyl groups). $ _{Alkanes}^{C_nH_{2n+2}} \xrightarrow[+OH]{-H} C_nH_{2n+1}OH\, \, or \, \, C_nH_{2n+2}O $