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What is a homologous series of carbon compounds ? Write the formula of the fourth and fifth member of a homologous series having general formula C_nH_{2n + 1 }OH. List two differences in physical properties found in the two consecutive members of a homologous series. 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

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Homologous series : It is a homologous series of organic compound which have similar chemical properties. In which successive member differ in molecular formula by CH_{2} group.

                                Members of homologous series

4th member :               C_{4}H_{9}OH

5th member :                C_{5}H_{11}OH

Physical properties: the physical properties depend on the length of carbon chain.

Chemical properties : It depends on the functional group

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