homologous series

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Members of a homologous series differ by:

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A **Homologous Series** is a group of organic compounds having the same functional group and similar chemical properties.
- Successive members differ by a **Methylene group ($-CH_2-$)** unit.
- This difference leads to a difference in molecular mass of **$14 	ext{ u}$** ($12 + 2 	imes 1$).
- Regular progression in physical properties (like boiling point) is observed as the chain length increases within the series.

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