| Date | November 2012 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 12N.1.sl.TZ0.26 |
| Level | SL | Paper | 1 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Question number | 26 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which statement about a homologous series is correct?
A. Members of the series differ by CH3.
B. Members of the series have the same physical properties.
C. Members of the series have the same empirical formula.
D. Members of the series have similar chemical properties.
Markscheme
D
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