MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3983

How does a member of a homologous series compare to the next consecutive member in terms of their chemical properties and functional groups?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3983

  1. Question 1

    Q1. How does a member of a homologous series compare to the next consecutive member in terms of their chemical properties and functional groups?

    • A) They have different general formulas
    • B) They have different functional groups
    • C) They have the same molecular mass
    • D) They have the same functional group

    Answer: They have the same functional group

    Explanation: Homologous series members share the same functional group and general formula, differing by a fixed CH2 unit, unlike isomers which have the same formula.