What would be the difference between two consecutive members in a homologous series in alkanes in terms of molecular mass and number of atoms of element?
a) Molecular mass increases by CH₂ , number of atoms of element increases by 2
b) Molecular mass increases by CH₃ , number of atoms of element increases by 3
c) Molecular mass increases by CH₄ , number of atoms of element increases by 4
d) Molecular mass increases by C₂H₆ , number of atoms of element increases by 6