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What is the difference between homologous series and functional groups???
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Yogita Ingle 6 years ago

FUNCTIONAL GROUP

• Functional group : is an atom or group of atoms in an organic molecule which characterised the molecule and enables it to react in specific ways (determines its chemical properties) .

Why functional groups are important?

i. A basic by which organic compounds are divided into different            classes.

ii. A basic for naming organic compounds

iii. A particular functional group will always undergo similar types of chemical reactions.


HOMOLOGOUS SERIES

• A homologous series: a group of compounds with the same functional group.

• Members of the same homologous series: homologs.

• General characteristics of homologs;

    a) represented by the same general formula

    b) Each member differs from the next member by a –CH2 unit.

    c) The physical properties change gradually with increasing Mr.

    d) Similar chemical properties.

    e) Can be prepared by the same method.

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