Question

what is meant by homologous series of carbon compounds

Answer 1

homologous series means it has the 14 atomic mass unit and 44 molecule difference

Answer 2

Homologous series is a series of carbon compounds in which each member of the homologous series differ by an atomic mass of 14u and a formula of CH2

E.g.: CH4, C2H6 and C3H8 all differ by an atomic mass of 14u and a formula unit of CH2. These 3 belong to the Alkane Group!

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