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What is homologous series? Explain with examples

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Homologous series may be defined as a series of similarly constituted compounds in which the members possess similar chemical characteristics and the two consecutive members differ in their molecular formula by – CH2.

e.g Homologous series of alkanes :

General formula : CnH2n+2

Value of nMolecular formula IUPAC name
n = 1 CH4Methane 
n = 2C2H6Ethane  


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