| Property | Trend with Higher Carbon Count | Reason (Short Note) |
|---|---|---|
| Boiling Point | ⬆️ Increases | Stronger intermolecular (van der Waals) forces |
| Melting Point | ⬆️ Generally increases | Larger molecules pack better |
| Molecular Mass | ⬆️ Increases by 14 u per –CH₂– | Each –CH₂– adds 12 (C) + 2 (H) |
| Density | ⬆️ Slightly increases | Heavier and more closely packed molecules |
| Viscosity | ⬆️ Increases | Longer chains tangle more |
| Water Solubility | ⬇️ Decreases | Non-polar nature increases |
| Reactivity | ➖ Nearly same | Functional group remains same |
| Chemical Behaviour | ➖ Similar | Belong to same homologous series |