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CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 11.2.2 Type of compound present, given a

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 11.2.2 Type of compound present, given a
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry 0620 syllabus for exams in 2026, 2027 and 20282026–2028

Practise recognising organic compound types from names, displayed formulae and endings such as -ane, -ene, -ol and -oic acid.

How this is tested

  • match name endings or formulae to alkanes, alkenes, alcohols and carboxylic acids

Question 6(c)(i)

[Maximum number: 3]

A homologous series is a family of organic compounds whose members have similar chemical properties.

A, B and C are organic compounds.

A has the molecular formula C12H24\mathrm{C}_{12} \mathrm{H}_{24}.
B has the name tetradecane.
C has three carbon atoms and is in the homologous series with the general formula CnH2n+1COOH\mathrm{C}_{n} \mathrm{H}_{2 n+1} \mathrm{COOH}.

Name the homologous series each organic compound belongs to.

A
B

C