Which of the following are the chemical properties of homologous series?

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All members of a homologous series contain the same elements and functional group.

Each member of the series differs in one methylene group ( $- {CH}_{2}$ )

The chemical properties of the members of a homologous series are similar.

All the above.

answer is D.

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A homologous series is a collection or class of organic compounds with a common general formula and related chemical characteristics, but different ${CH}_{2}$ groups in each subsequent member.
A homologous series has identical components and a common functional group throughout all of its members.

Each individual member of the series is unique by one methylene group ( $- {CH}_{2}$ ). Members of a homologous series share similar chemical properties.

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