Alkane Flashcards
1
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Characteristics of Alkanes?
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No Reactive group Saturated Unreactive --> Because of missing Functional group Strong bonds, Non Polar Insoluble in Water Color and Tasteless CnH2n+2
2
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Fractional Destillation
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Petroleum is separated into fractions --> Differing in their boiling points Petrols/Gasolines Kerosenes Gas oils Residual material
3
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Tetraethyllead
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Pb(CH2CH3)4
Anti knocking agent
Increases Octane Number
4
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Petroleum Distillation Intoxication
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Main target organ: Lungs ( Pneumonitis, Hypoxemia)
Large intragastric quantities: CNS (depression)
Subcutaneous injection: Sterile abscesses
5
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HC Products
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Petroleum ether --> Pentane + Hexane: Solvent Vaseline --> Distillation Parrafin wax Methane Propane/Butane