Question

What is homologous series of carbon compounds?give example and list its three characteristics.

Answer 1

Answer:-

Homologous Series :- The family or a groups of compounds having same functional groups and their two successive members are differs by CH2 units or 14 units by mass.

Example :-

Take the homologous series of CH4 methane :-

$CH_4 , C_2H_6 , C_3H_6 , C_4H_10$

Characteristics of homologous series :-

• In homologous series the chemical property of their members is same because of the same functional groups.

• In homologous series there is change in their physical properties because of the Increasment in chains.

• The two successive members are differs by CH2 units and a mass of 12 units.

• They can be prepared by same method of preparation.