Write the names of the next homologue of CH3CH2OH and HCOOH. How?

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Please find below the solution to the asked query:

In order to find a next homologue of any class of compound, a −CH₂ unit needs to be added to the given compound.

a) The next homologue of CH₃CH₂OH is CH₃​CH₂CH₂OH, i.e. propanol.

b) The next homologue of HCOOH is CH₃​COOH, i.e. ethanoic acid.

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