Which part of the members of a homologous series determines the physical and chemical properties of these compounds?
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Homologous means to have similar structure or relation. A homologous series is a group of organic compounds having similar structures and similar chemical properties in which the successive compounds differ by -CH2 group.
The first two members of the homologous series of alcohol are as follows:
1) Methanol (CH3OH)
2) Ethanol (C2H5OH)
The alkyl group determines the physical properties while the functional group determines the chemical properties of the organic compounds.
The first two members of the homologous series of alcohol are as follows:
1) Methanol (CH3OH)
2) Ethanol (C2H5OH)
The alkyl group determines the physical properties while the functional group determines the chemical properties of the organic compounds.
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The physical property of any particular member of a homologous series depends on its size, or its position within the homologous series. The physical properties, such as solubility, melting point, boiling point, specific gravity etc. show a gradual change with the increase in their relative molecular masses.
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