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What is homologous series. State any two characteristics of homologous series.

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SOLUTION :A series of COMPOUNDS in which the same functional group substitutes for hydrogen in a carbon chain is called HOMOLOGOUS series. Characteristics of homologous series :
(i) The MOLECULAR formulae of any two successive members of a homologous series differ by `-CH_(2)`.
(ii) There is a regular gradation in physical properties of members of a homologous series.


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