What is homologous series?

1 Answer
Apr 13, 2018

A homologous series is a family of organic compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties.

Explanation:

Examples of homologous series are alkanes, alkenes, alcohols and carboxylic acids.

-I'll take it that you're touching on the topic of organic chemistry, and hence, at least have a general idea of what are alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, and carboxylic acids.

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