What is the numerical difference in molar masses of second and third member of a homologous series?

What is the numerical difference in molar masses of second and third member of a homologous series?
  1. 14
  2. 12
  3. 10
  4. 2

Solution

Two successive homologues differ by one $-\mathrm{CH}_2$ (methylene) unit (i.e., molecular weight of each successive member differs by 14 units).

Asked in: MHT CET 2024 (15 May Shift 1)

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