What are homologous series? Give examples
A homologous series is a series of organic compounds that have the same functional group and show similar chemical properties, and the difference between each successive member is of a –CH₂ unit.
Examples of homologous series are:
- Methanol (CH₃OH), Ethanol (C₂H₅OH), and Propanol (C₃H₇OH) where each member has a difference of CH2 group and shows.