Which of the following factors characterize members of the same homologous series?

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Chemistry - 2017 (Objective) Subject: Chemistry

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Which of the following factors characterize members of the same homologous series?

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Members of the same homologous series are characterized by having similar physical properties and a gradual change in chemical properties throughout the series. The successive members also undergo changes in their molecular formula by adding a repeating unit of \(CH_{2}\). This means that although the members may have different molecular formulas, they have a similar structural basis and exhibit similar chemical behaviors.
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