Question

define homologous series​

Answer 1

Answer:

The series of carbon compounds having same functional group but different molecular formula

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Answer 2

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In the field of organic chemistry, a homologous series is a series of compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties in which the members of the series can be branched or unbranched. The concept of homologous series was proposed in 1843 by the French chemist Charles Gerhardt.

It is a group of organic compounds having similar structure and similar chemical properties in which the successive compounds differ by -CH2

Characteristics of homologous series are ->

i) All members of the homologous series can be represented by the same general formula.

ii) Any two adjacent homologous differ by - CH2 molecular formula.

iii) The difference of molecular masses of any two adjacent homologous differ by 14u.

iv) All compounds of homologous series show similar chemical properties.

v) The members of homologous show gradual change in their physical properties which increases in molecular masses.

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