Alkanes Flashcards
1
Q
Homologous series
A
Series of compounds with the same functional group , or similar chemical properties
Each successive number differing by Ch2
2
Q
Why tetrahedral shape around c atom
A
Four bonding pairs repel equally
3
Q
Why is it homolytic fission
A
Each atom keeps one of the bonding electrons
4
Q
Branching effect on bp
A
Gives less surface contact weaker LF
5
Q
Chain length increases so does bp why ?
A
More surface area of contact , stronger LF
