SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which statement about a homologous series is correct?

A	Members of the series differ by CH3.
B	Members of the series have the same physical properties.
C	Members of the series have the same empirical formula.
D	Members of the series have similar chemical properties.

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Remember that every member which is present in the homologous series shows different physical properties but they all show similar chemical properties due to the same functional group.

Detailed explanation-2: -Homologous compounds constitute a series (homologous series) in which they have same functional group and similar chemical properties. The members of series differ by number of repeating units (−CH2) they contain. Hence, they have the same general formula.

Detailed explanation-3: -The members of the homologous series have same functional group. Members have the same general formula. Members have the almost same chemical properties due to same functional group. Members have common general method of preparation.

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