Alkanes Flashcards
1
Q
What are most of the compound that come from the fractionated tower?
A
Hydrocarbons
2
Q
What is the general formula for hydrocarbons
A
CnH2n+2
3
Q
What is specific about hydrocarbon bonds?
A
No double bonds between atoms
4
Q
Due to hydrocarbons having NO double bonds what does this mean?
A
The hydrocarbon is saturated
5
Q
How many carbon atoms are in methane?
A
1
6
Q
How many carbon atoms are in Ethane?
A
2
7
Q
How many carbon atoms are in propane?
A
3
8
Q
How many carbon atoms are in Butane?
A
4
