Which of these is not a characteristic of homologue series?

have same general formula

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belong to same functional group

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have different chemical property

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shows similar gradation of physical properties

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Solution

The correct option is B have different chemical property
Homologue series have same general formula, same functional group, similar chemical properties and shows similar gradation of physical properties. Eg. boiling point of alcohol increases with increase in their molecular weights.

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