Significance of Homologous Series
Significance of Homologous Series are mentioned below:
- Homologus series is methodical arrangement of substances having comparable characteristics.
- It makes Trends in physical attributes, chemical reactivity, and molecular mass that are predictable.
- It makes studying and comprehending chemical molecules easier.
- It supports the synthesis, identification, and categorization of organic compounds.
- It makes it easier to deduce characteristics and actions of unknown substances.
Homologous Series
Homologous Series is a family of organic compounds where two consecutive members in the family differ from each other by -CH2 repeating unit. The mass difference between two such consecutive members is 14 units. They have same functional groups and show similar trends in physical and chemical properties.
This article deals with definitions, formulas, and examples of homologous series. A table discussing all the possible homologous series has been also added to the article. We have to study Homologous Series in Class 10 in the chapter on Carbon and its compound.