Engineering
Chemistry
Homologous series
Question

The members of a homologous series have:

different general formulae
different molecular weights
different methods of preparation
different chemical properties
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Solution

Hint: Look for properties of homologous series.

Explanation:

A series of compounds that have the same general formula, the same method of preparation, and chemical properties, the same functional group is called a homologous series. The adjacent member differs in CH2 unit.
The members do not have the same molecular weight.
Hence, Option B is correct.
The homologous series of alkane, alkene, and alkyne is shown as in below diagram;

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