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What is meant by homologous series?

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What is meant by homologous series?

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A series of compounds of the same family in which each member has the same type of carbon skeleton and functional group and differs from the next member by a constant difference of one methylene group \[\ce{(-CH2-)}\] in its molecular and structural formula is called a homologous series.

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Chapter 14: Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry - Exercises [Page 231]

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Balbharati Chemistry [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 14 Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
Exercises | Q 3. | Page 231

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