12.5 - Homologous Series
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Practice Questions
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Define a homologous series.
💡 Hint: Think about what connects all the compounds in the series.
Give an example of a homologous series.
💡 Hint: What is a simple group of hydrocarbons?
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What defines a homologous series?
💡 Hint: Focus on the systematic change in the series.
True or False: Homologous series only apply to alkanes.
💡 Hint: Consider other types of hydrocarbons.
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If pentane (C₅H₁₂) has a boiling point of 36°C, estimate the boiling points of hexane (C₆H₁₄) and heptane (C₇H₁₆) using the incremental change method discussed in class.
💡 Hint: Think about the boiling point increase for each carbon added.
Analyze the structure of 1-Butene and predict its place in the alkene homologous series. How does its functional group impact its chemical properties?
💡 Hint: Consider how functional groups define reactivity.
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