Question

What is Homologous series of compounds? Give examples for it.​

Answer 1

A homologous series is a series of carbon compounds that have different numbers of carbon atoms but contain the same functional group. For example, methane, ethane, propane, butane, etc. are all part of the alkane homologous series. The general formula of this series is CnH2n+2.

Answer 2

Homologous series is a series of compounds with same functional group.i.e same chemical properties. A successive members of the series differ by - CH2.
Ex. CH4, C2H6, C3H8, C4H10, etc.