Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - The Variety Of Organic Chemicals (Section 5 - No. 44)
What is a 'homologous series'?
A group of compounds with the same molecular formula.
A group of compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties.
A group of compounds with the same number of carbon atoms.
A group of compounds with different functional groups but similar physical properties.
Explanation
A homologous series is a series of organic compounds that have the same functional group and similar chemical properties, with each successive member differing by a CH2 unit.
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