Why is homologous series of carbon compounds so called ? Write the chemical formula of two consecutive members of any homologous series and state the part of these compounds that determines their (i) physical and (ii) chemical properties.

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(i) All  the members of a series have the same functional group, similar structure and same general formula.

(ii)CH3OH, C2H5OH

(iii) The physical properties are determined by alkyl group/hydrocarbon part/part other than the functional group.

(iv) The chemical properties are determined by a functional group such as -OH group, or any other example from any homologous series.

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