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Important characteristics of homologous series

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Homologous series can be defined as a sequence of compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties in which the members of the series differ by -CH2. The homologous series the chemical properties of the element.

Below are the characteristics of the homologous series

1. The members of the homologous series have the same functional group

2. The members of the homologous series have a general method of preparation

3. The members of the homologous series differ by -CH2

4. The members of the homologous series have the same chemical properties.

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