properties
Why do compounds in the same homologous series have similar chemical properties?
They have similar chemical properties because they contain the same functional group.
General Formula for alkanes
CnH2n+2
what happens to the molecular size as you go down the homologous series? mention 3 physical properties that change
The molecular size increases as you move down a homologous series due to the addition of CH2 units
physical properties like - melting point, boiling point, state, mass
General formula for alkenes
CnH2n
in homologous series each successive member differ by one unit of CH2 which has molecular mass of
14 a.m.u
General formula for alcohols
CnH2n+1OH
How do structural isomers within the same homologous series differ in their physical and chemical properties?
Isomers differ in boiling points and reactivity due to variations in molecular shape and functional group positioning.
general formula for carboxylic acids
CnH2n+1COOH
Why do alkenes show greater reactivity than alkanes, despite being part of similar homologous series?
Alkenes are more reactive due to the presence of a double bond
general formula for esters
CnH2n+1COOCmH2m+1