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A homologous series is a series of organic compounds which belong to the same family (i.e. possess same functional group) and show similar chemical properties. The members of this series are called homologue and differ from each other by the number of CH2 units in the main carbon chain. Following are the characteristics of a homologous series

  • All homologues of a series have the same general formula e.g., all alkanes have the general formula Cn H2n + 2, alkyl halides have the general formula CnH(2n+1)X, alkenes have the general formula CnH2n, alkyne have the general formula CnH2n-2 etc.
  • Each consecutive member differs from the next by one carbon atom and two hydrogen atoms (-CH2 group).
  • The difference in the molecular mass between two consecutive homologues is 14 amu.
  • The physical properties of homologues show a regular gradation.
  • Homologues of a series have similar chemical properties.
So given general formula CnH2n, is for alkyne, and C3H4 is given so homologue of this will be C4H6 i.e. Butyne is a compound with the chemical formula of C4H6 and it is homologue of C3H4  propyne.
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