alkanes Flashcards
1
Q
what are the molecular formulas for methane ethane propane and butane
A
CH4,C2H6,C3H8,C4H10
2
Q
why doesn’t methane have a skeletal formula
A
it takes two carbons to even draw one line in the skeletal formula
3
Q
draw the skeletal formula of butane
A
online
4
Q
does molecular formula tell you about side chains ( branches)- general , not just for alkanes
A
no
5
Q
alkanes formula?
A
C n H 2n+2
6
Q
why is ethane considered saturated
A
it has the maximum bonds to each carbon atom (4) , doesn’t double bond like alkenes
7
Q
are alkanes always saturated
A
yes
8
Q
are alkanes in the homologous series
A
yes
9
Q
draw 2-methylpentane
A
online
10
Q
if you remove one hydrogen atom from an alkane you get..
A
an alkyl(side chains)
11
Q
draw 3-ethyl-2-methylheptane
A
online
