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How do the members of a homologous series differ from each other in molecular formula?

Options

  1. AThey have the same molecular formula.
  2. BThey differ by the addition of a –CH 2 unit.
  3. CThey differ by the addition of a functional group.
  4. DThey have no molecular formula relationship.

Correct answer

B. They differ by the addition of a –CH 2 unit.

Step-by-step solution

The members of a homologous series differ from each other in molecular formula by the addition of a –CH 2 unit.

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