Question

What is a homologous series of carbon compounds?

Answer 1

EACH MEMBER OF CARBON COMPOUNDS DIFFER FROM THE PRECCEDING AND SUCCEEDING MEMBER BY A CH3 UNIT.THIS SERIES IS CALLED HOMOLOGOUS SERIES.

Answer 2

Explain the gradation of physical and chemical properties of the compounds of homologous seriesThe physical property of any particular member of a homologous series depends on its size, or its position within the homologous series. The physical properties, such as solubility, melting point, boiling point, specific gravity etc. show a gradual change with the increase in their relative molecular masses.