Definition of homologous series .

1.	Definition of homologous series .
Answer» 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. It is a sequance of compounds with same functional group and similar chemical properties. ??

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