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what is homologous series??

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Answered by pogo89
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Homologous series is a series of similar constituted compounds in which the members present have the same functional group and same chemical properties

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Answered by Anonymous
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  • A homologous series is a series of compounds, which has the same functional group.
  • This also contains similar general formula and chemical properties. Since there is a change in the physical properties, we can say that there would be an increase in the molecular size and mass.

Examples:-

Methane, ethane, propane, butane, etc. are all part of the alkane homologous series.

The general formula of this series is CnH2n+2.

  • Methane CH4
  • Ethane CH3CH3
  • Propane CH3CH2CH3
  • Butane CH3CH2CH2CH3.

It can be noticed that there is a difference of βˆ’CH2 unit between each successive compound.

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