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Methanol and ethanol belong to the same homologous series. What does this statement mean? - Chemistry

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Question

Methanol and ethanol belong to the same homologous series.

What does this statement mean?

Options

  • Their molecules contain atoms only of carbon and hydrogen.

  • Their molecules have the same number of carbon atoms.

  • They have the same functional group.

  • They have the same relative molecular mass.

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Solution

They have the same functional group.

Explanation:

Methanol and ethanol belong to the same homologous series. They share the general formula and the same functional group. Ethanol differs from methanol by a CH2 group. Relative molecular mass and number of carbon atoms in successive members of homologous series increases.

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