Question

Define homologous series of carbon compounds; Mention any two characteristics of homologous series.

Answer 1

Explanation:

A homologous series is a series of compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties in which each succesive member differs by CH2. 1. All the members of a homologous series can be represented by the same general formula

Answer 2

Answer:

A series of carbon compound in which all the compounds have similar chemical property and structure is called homologous series.

Explanation:

Some important characteristics of homologous series are:

1. The successive compounds of homologous series differ from each other by CH_{2} group.

2. All the carbon compounds of this series have the same general formula.

3. Any two adjacent homologous compounds differ by 14 units in their molecular masses.

4. In this series hydrogen atoms attached to the carbon atom is substituted by same functional group. Thus the carbon compounds of homologous series have similar chemical properties.

5. Example: methane, ethane, propane, etc belong to alkane series.