In a homologous series, the successive members differ by a mass of ____ u.
A
15
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B
16
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C
13
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D
14
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Solution
The correct option is D 14 In a homologous series, the successive members differ by a −CH2 unit.
Since the moleculer mass of −CH2 is 14 u, the successive members of a homologous series differ by a mass of 14 u.