Practice Homologous Series - 8.4.2 | 8. Organic chemistry – some Basic Principles and Techniques | CBSE 11 Chemistry Part 2
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8.4.2 - Homologous Series

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Question 1

Easy

What is a homologous series?

💡 Hint: Think about how members within a family might share traits.

Question 2

Easy

Name the first three alkenes.

💡 Hint: Recall the adding of double bonds to the carbon chain.

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Question 1

What is a key characteristic of a homologous series?

  • All members have the same melting point.
  • Members differ by -CH2 unit.
  • Members can only be alkanes.

💡 Hint: Think about the formula characteristics.

Question 2

True or False: All members of a homologous series have identical chemical properties.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on what makes functional groups unique.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a series of hydrocarbons with identical functional groups, explain how the presence of additional carbon atoms influences their boiling points.

💡 Hint: Consider how molecular size plays a role in interaction.

Question 2

You have a compound series where the first member is octene. Can you list down the three next members of its homologous series and their general properties?

💡 Hint: Think about the formula changes as you append each carbon.

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