Which is the correct general formula for non-cyclic compounds in the homologous series? A alcohols B aldehydes C esters D primary amines - AQA - A-Level Chemistry - Question 27 - 2021 - Paper 3

The general formula for alcohols is represented as $ext{C}_n ext{H}_{2n+1} ext{OH}$, which indicates that for every 'n' carbon atoms, there is a corresponding increase in hydrogen atoms along with a hydroxyl (-OH) group.