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What is an homologous series ? |
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Answer» Homologous series All the carbon compound have similar structure . Show similar properties and they are put together in the same group or series in which the successive compound differ by CH group--- The general formula fo the homologous series is : Cnh2n+2 Homologous Series\tA series of carbon compounds in which same functional group substitutes the hydrogen atom is called a homologous series.\tThese compounds have similar chemical properties due to the addition of same kind of functional group throughout the chain.\tFor example, the series of alkanes i.e. Methane, ethane, propane, butane and so on is a homologous series.\tSimilarly the series of alkene and alkynes also forms homologous series.Homologous series of alkenes are as follows: |
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