Question

Why homologous series of carbon compounds are so called? Write
chemical formula of two consecutive members of a homologous series and
state the part of these compounds that determines their (i) physical
properties, and (ii) chemical properties.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Homologous series of carbon compounds are so called because they differ by CH2. examples are ethane (CH4) and methane (C2H6) and so on..