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IB Chemistry HL 3.2.3 Homologous series and structural comparison Question Bank

Practise IB Chemistry HL 3.2.3 by analysing homologous series and comparing structure and properties across successive members.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Chemistry HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Use general formulas and structural evidence to classify a homologous series.
  • Compare successive members and explain how chain length or branching changes a property.
  • Evaluate whether a set of compounds belongs to one series using formula and functional-group tests.

3.2.3—Homologous series question 1

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Organic compounds have many industrial applications.

An alkene such as ethene can be used as starting material for a range of compounds.

State the general formula for the homologous series of alkenes.

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