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    What is meant by the term ‘homologous series’ in organic chemistry?

    Sumit Saini 10th Mar, 2021
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    Sumit Saini 10th Mar, 2021

    A homologous series is a group of organic compounds that possess the same functional group and similar chemical properties, while differing by a constant difference in molecular formula, usually by a CH₂ unit.

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