Homologous Series

• homologous series ->

  • share a functional group
• succesive members of homologous series differ by $CH ₂$
• members of homologous series share the same general formula
• members of a homologous series show a gradation of physical properties:

  • melting point / boiling point increases as homologous series increases due to increase in intermolecular forces (bc molar mass increases)
• members of homologous series share similar chemical properties

  (ex. alkanes undergo combustion reactions)