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Define homologous series ? Give two characteristics of it?

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> A homologous series is a series of hydrocarbons which have similar chemical properties and they share the same general formula. They are organic compounds having similar structure and functional groups. The constituents of the homologous series shoe a gradation in physical properties.

Characteristics of a homologous series are:

(i) Each member of the series can be represented by a general formula.

(ii) All the members of the series can be prepared by the same general methods.

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