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The compounds which belong to the same functional group form a _.

Correct answer: C. Homologous series

  • A. Class
  • B. Group
  • C. Homologous series
  • D. None of these options is correct

Explanation

The compounds which belong to the same functional group form a homologous series. A homologous series is a sequence of compounds that share the same functional group and have similar chemical properties.

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Organic compounds are classified by carbon skeleton into open-chain, branched-chain and cyclic compounds, including homocyclic and heterocyclic types. The classification also uses functional groups to distinguish hydrocarbons, halo compounds, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, which is different from naming compounds by IUPAC rules.

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