Homologous series

A family of compounds with the same general formula and similar chemical properties.

A family of compounds with similar structures and the same general formula.

A family of compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties; successive members differ by CH₂.

A family of organic compounds whose members have the same general formula, differ by $CH_2$ between neighbouring members, have similar chemical properties and show a gradual variation in physical properties.

A family of organic compounds with the same functional group and general formula, in which successive members differ by $\mathrm{CH_2}$.

A family of organic compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical reactions; successive members differ by CH₂.

A family of organic compounds whose members have the same general formula, similar chemical properties and a gradual change in physical properties; consecutive members differ by $\mathrm{CH_2}$.

A family of organic compounds with the same functional group and general formula, whose members have similar chemical reactions; successive members differ by CH₂.

A group of compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties; successive members differ by CH₂.

A family of organic compounds with similar chemical properties whose successive members differ by a CH₂ unit.

A family of organic compounds with a shared structural pattern; successive members differ by CH₂.