[Lyn05]

Here's the question:

An organic compound has the full structural formula shown below
(the picture is attached; I hope it works.. )

In which homologous series is this compound?

I think it's esters, but are esters considered as a homologous series?

[Astrokel]

Check your structure again!

[Lyn05]

I'm sorry. I drew the diagram wrongly..here's the corrected one.

[vhpk]

Write your formula in the other way

Here's the question:

An organic compound has the full structural formula shown below
(the picture is attached; I hope it works.. )

In which homologous series is this compound?

I think it's esters, but are esters considered as a homologous series?

What is the general formula of ester ? What is the definition of homologous series ?

[Lyn05]

Thank you for your help !:) I tried writing the formula in another way and got the one below, as attached. It's ethyl methanoate!

Here's what I found:
The general formula of esters is RCO₂R', where R and R' are alkyl groups or aryl groups.
A homologous series is a family of organic compounds which have the same general molecular formula, follow a similar structrural pattern and have similar chemical properties.

So..since esters do have a general formula and have similar structural pattern and chemical properties, they are considered a homologous series...?