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Define homologous series its charcter sticts |
| Answer» A group of organic compounds containing same functional group which can be represented by the same general formula and which have similar trends in their properties are called a homologous series. In the general formula of compounds of a homologous series, the symbol R is used to represent its functional group. Alcohols (R – OH), Aldehydes (R – CHO), Carboxylic acid (R – COOH), Ketones(R-C(=O)-R\') are some of homologous series and their general formulae. | |