1. Class 10
  2. Chapter 4 Class 10 - Carbon and its Compounds
  3. NCERT Questions
Check sibling questions

NCERT Question 6 - Chapter 4 Class 10 - Carbon and its Compounds

Last updated at Dec. 13, 2024 by Teachoo

What is an homologous series? Explain with an example.

 

Answer:

Homologous series is a series of organic compounds having similar structures and similar chemica l properties. There is a difference of CH 2 group between 2 successive compounds.

For example

If we compare methane and ethane , the latter has 1 carbon atom and 2 hydrogen atoms more as compared to the former. 

Therefore we can say that there is a difference of CH 2 group between the two and so, they belong to the same homologous series.

  1. Class 10
  2. Chapter 4 Class 10 - Carbon and its Compounds

    3. NCERT Questions

    Questions from inside the book →
Questions from inside the book →
Class 10
Chapter 4 Class 10 - Carbon and its Compounds

About the Author

Maninder Singh

CA Maninder Singh is a Chartered Accountant for the past 14 years and a teacher from the past 18 years. He teaches Science, Economics, Accounting and English at Teachoo