Chemistry
Give reasons for the following :
Isomers belonging to the same homologous series may differ in physical properties but not in chemical properties.
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As isomers have same general molecular formula and functional group (if any) and only differ in structural formula, hence, they show same chemical properties and differ in physical properties.
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