Chemistry · Classification of organic compounds based on functional groups and those containing halogens, oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur, homologous series

Define homologous series.

Define homologous series.

  • A. Compound with same melting point
  • B. Compound which are stereo isomers
  • C. Compounds which have different parameters
  • D. Compound with same general formula

Step-by-step solution

A homologous series is a group of organic compounds that have the same general formula and similar chemical properties, with each successive member differing by a CH2 group. Option D correctly captures this definition.
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