Alkanes & Alkenes Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the difference between alkenes and alkanes?
A
Alkanes are saturated (only single bonds)
Alkenes are unsaturated (have a double bond)
2
Q
How do alkanes react to form Haloalkanes?
A
Free radical substitution in the presence of UV light
3
Q
How do alkenes react to form Haloalkanes?
A
an addition reaction with the halogen
4
Q
How can you go from an alkane to an alkene?
A
dehydrogenation @ high temp
5
Q
How can you go from an alkene to an alcohol?
A
Hydration with steam(H₂O)
• Phosphoric acid catalyst(H₃PO₄)
• High Temp& Pressure
6
Q
How can you go from an alkene to a polymer?
A
Continuously add other alkene monomers
