Question

What do you mean by homologous series​

Answer 1

HOMOLOGOUS SERIES

The series of compounds in which same functional group substitutes for hydrogen in hydrocarbon chain is called homologous series.

Hey mate here are some terms which will help you understand homologous series more clearly:-

=》 Functional group :- A group of atoms which substitutes for hydrogen in a hydrocarbon chain regardless of its length and nature but confers specific characteristics to the compound .

Example:-

1. Alcohol

2. Aldehyde

3. Ketone

4. Carboxylic acid.

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