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Define homologous series...

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Answered by DynamicNinja
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homologous series is a sequence of compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties in which the members of the series can be branched or unbranched.

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Answered by rajamireddy93
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In the field of organic chemistry, a homologous series is a sequence of compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties in which the members of the series can be branched or unbranched


A homologous series is a series of compounds with the same general formula, usually varying by a single parameter such as the length of a carbon chain. Compounds within a homologous series typically have a fixed set of functional groups that gives them similar chemical and physical properties.

For example, methane, ethane, propane, butane, etc. are all part of the alkane homologous series. The general formula of this series is CnH2n+2.
Methane CH4
Ethane CH3CH3
Propane CH3CH2CH3
Butane CH3CH2CH2CH3

It can be noticed that there is a difference of −CH 2unit between each successive compound.

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