homologous series

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what is a homologous series
a homologous series is a family of compounds with the same general formula and similar chemical properties.
what is a hydrocarbon?
Hydrocarbons are compounds containing only carbon and hydrogen atom
what is a saturated compound?
a hydrocarbon with only single bonds
what is an unsaturated compound?
a compound with carbon to carbon double bonds
what is the test for unsaturation?
bromine water rapidly decolourised
what is the general formula for alkanes?
CnH2n+2
what’s the general formula for alkenes?
CnH2n
what is the general formula for cycloalkenes?
CnH2n
what are the properties of alkenes?
unsaturated insoluble compounds
what are the properties of alkanes and cycloalkanes
saturated insoluble compounds
what is an isomer?
Isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but a different structural formula
what are the three addition reactions?
halogenation
hydrogenation
hydration