4(c) Alkanes Flashcards
1
Q
General Formula of Alkanes
A
CnH2n+2
n = no. of hydrocarbons
2
Q
Saturated Hydrocarbons
A
All C-C bonds (single covalent)
3
Q
Mono substitution
A
1 hydrogen atom in an alkane is replaced by a halogen atom
4
Q
Methane + bromine water -> hydrogen bromide + bromomethane
A
- Requires U.V. light
- slow