Question

What do you mean by the homologous series?

Answer 1

In organic chemistry, a homologous series is a series of compounds with the same general formula, usually varying by a single parameter.

Answer 2

A  homologous series is a series of organic compounds with a similar general formula, possessing similar chemical properties due to the presence of the same functional group, and shows a gradation in physical properties as a result of increase in molecular size and mass