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10/11/2020 12:24 pm
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Define homologous series of organic compounds. List its two characteristics. Write the name and formula of the first member of the series of alkenes.
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10/11/2020 12:25 pm
The series of organic compounds having same functional group and similar chemical properties is called homologous series.
Each member differs from successive member by -CH2 -group. The difference in molecular weight between two successive members is 14 u.
Characteristics:
(i) It has same general formula, from which, all members can be derived.
(ii) They have similar chemical properties.
C2H4, CH2 = CH2, Ethene is first member of alkene series.