Question

what is the homologous series of carbon compounds

Answer 1

Homologous Series : Homologous series is a group of organic compounds having similar structures and similar chemical properties in which the successive compounds differ by CH2 group.

Characteristics of Homologous Series :

1. All the members of a homologous series can be represented by the same general formula.

2. Any two adjacent homologous differ by 1 carbon atom and 2 hydrogen atoms in their molecular formula.

3. The difference in the molecular masses of any two adjacent homologous is   14 units.

4. All the compounds of a homologous series show similar chemical properties.

5. The members of a homologous series show a gradual change in their physical properties with increase in molecular mass.

Answer 2

Answer:

A homologous series is a sequence of compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties in which the members of the series can be branched or unbranched.

For example: Methane, Propane