Which of the following is not observed in a homologous series? Give reason for your choice.
a) Change in chemical properties

b) Difference in -CH₂ and 14u molecular mass

c) Gradation in physical properties

d) Same functional group

Question

Which of the following is not observed in a homologous series? Give reason for your choice.

a) Change in chemical properties

b) Difference in -CH₂ and 14u molecular mass

c) Gradation in physical properties

d) Same functional group

Philoid · Accepted Answer

a. Change in chemical propertiesIt does not occur due to the presence of the same functional group

Which of the following is not observed in a homologous series? Give reason for your choice.a) Change in chemical propertiesb) Difference in -CH2 and 14u molecular massc) Gradation in physical propertiesd) Same functional group