What is meant by homologous series of carbon compounds? Classify the following carbon compounds into two homologous series and name them.
$C_{3}H_{4}, C_{3}H_{6}, C_{4}H_{6}, C_{4}H_{8}, C_{5}H_{8}, C_{5}H_{10}$

  • A
    Alkynes and Alkanes
  • B
    Alkenes and Alkanes
  • C
    Alkynes and Alkenes
  • D
    Alkanes and Alkenes

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