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WAEC Chemistry 2021 Theory — Question 11

Question 11 of 31 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2021 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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2(a)(i). State two characteristics of homologous series.

Model answer

Any two of: members can be represented by a general formula; each member differs from the next by a fixed number of atoms (a CH2 group, 14 amu); members show a gradual change in physical properties (density, solubility, etc.); members have similar chemical properties/the same functional group; members can be prepared by similar chemical methods.

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