Homologous Series
Homologous Series: Overview
The topic describes the homologous series that have the same functional groups, the same chemical properties but differ by a –CH2 group. All members are represented by the same general formula. The molecular mass of successive members differs by 14u.
Important Questions on Homologous Series
Identify the functional group in the following compound :
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Identify the functional group in the following compound:
(Carbonyl group / Carboxylic acid / Aldehyde)

Identify the functional group in the following compound :

Identify the functional group in the following compound :

Identify the functional group in the following compound: (Ketone / Aldehyde)

Identify the functional group in the following compound: (Ester/ Carboxylic acid)

Identify the functional group in the following compound: (Carboxylic acid/ Ester)

Identify the functional group in the following compound: (Methyl/ Chloro)

Identify the functional group in the following compound :

Identify the general formula for alkyl groups .
(Enter your correct answer as )

What are the functional groups of the different classes of organic compounds?

List any three functional groups with their structure.

Define homologous series.

Explain the different classes of organic compounds with an example each.

What are the functional group of the different classes of organic compounds?

Give the general formula of the different classes of organic compounds?

Name the alkyl group of:

What are alkyl groups?

Illustrate terminal and non-terminal functional groups with examples.

List any three functional groups with their structure.
