Chemistry · Carbon and its Compounds

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding a homologous series?

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1Any two adjacent homologues differ by 1 carbon atom and 2 hydrogen atoms in their molecular formulae.
2All the compounds of a homologous series show similar chemical properties.
3The difference in the molecular masses of any two adjacent homologues is 16 u.✓
4The members of a homologous series show a gradual change in their physical properties with an increase in molecular mass.

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The difference in the molecular masses of any two adjacent homologues is 16 u.

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