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Chemically similar compounds having the same functional group but differing by a `CH_(2)` group in their molecular formula are known as

A

Isomers

B

Homologous

C

Allotropes

D

Polymers

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The correct Answer is:
B
Such similar compounds differing by `CH_(2)` in their molecular masses are called homologues.
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