(a) define homologous series of organic compounds. Mention any two characteristics of homologous series .(b) describe a chemical test distinguish an alcohol and a carboxylic acid group. (c) identify the functional group in butanone and pentanal. For 0
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The group of organic compounds which differ by CH2 are known as homologous Series
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All answers are given in the characteristics.
Characteristics of organic compounds are as follows:
- These are mad up of only a few elements C, H, O, N, S, X. (Cl, Br, I)
- These involve covalent bonds.
- These are generally gases or liquids.
- They have low melting and boiling points.
- They are combustible.
- They show molecular reactions.
- They show isomerism.
- These are non - conductors of electricity.
- There are generally insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.
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