alkanes Flashcards

1
Q

what are the molecular formulas for methane ethane propane and butane

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CH4,C2H6,C3H8,C4H10

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2
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why doesn’t methane have a skeletal formula

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it takes two carbons to even draw one line in the skeletal formula

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3
Q

draw the skeletal formula of butane

A

online

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4
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does molecular formula tell you about side chains ( branches)- general , not just for alkanes

A

no

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5
Q

alkanes formula?

A

C n H 2n+2

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6
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why is ethane considered saturated

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it has the maximum bonds to each carbon atom (4) , doesn’t double bond like alkenes

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7
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are alkanes always saturated

A

yes

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8
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are alkanes in the homologous series

A

yes

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9
Q

draw 2-methylpentane

A

online

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10
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if you remove one hydrogen atom from an alkane you get..

A

an alkyl(side chains)

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11
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draw 3-ethyl-2-methylheptane

A

online

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