What is called homologous series? Give any three of its characteristics?

Arrive at, systematically, the IUPAC name of the compound: CH₃–CH₂–CH₂–OH

How is ethanol manufactured from sugarcane?

Give the balanced chemical equation of the following reactions:
(i) Neutralization of NaOH with ethanoic acid.
(ii) Evolution of carbon dioxide by the action of ethanoic acid with NaHCO₃.
(iii) Oxidation of ethanol by acidified potassium dichromate.
(iv) Combustion of ethanol.

Explain the mechanism of cleansing action of soap.