define homologous series
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A homologous series is a series of compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties in which the members of the series differ by the number of repeating units they contain.
For example, methane, ethane, propane, butane, etc. are all part of the alkane homologous series.
For example, methane, ethane, propane, butane, etc. are all part of the alkane homologous series.
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Homologous series→ It is a series of compounds which are derived from same general formula, having same functional group, similar chemical properties and show gradation in physical properties like melting point and boiling point increase with increase in molecular weight or solubility decrease with increase in molecular weight...
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