alkanes, alkenes & alcohols Flashcards
1
Q
what are alkanes
A
saturated hydrocarbons
2
Q
what is the general formula for alkanes
A
CnH2n+2
3
Q
what is the molecular formula for methane
A
CH4
4
Q
what is the molecular formula for ethane
A
C2H6
5
Q
what is the molecular formula for propane
A
C3H8
6
Q
what is the molecular formula for butane
A
C4H10
7
Q
what is the molecular formula for pentane
A
C5H12
8
Q
why are the alkane molecules saturated
A
there is only single bonds between carbons
9
Q
why are alkenes unsaturated molecules
A
there are carbon double bonds
10
Q
what is the general formula for alkenes
A
CnH2n
11
Q
what is the molecular formula for ethene
A
C2H4
12
Q
what is the molecular formula for propene
A
C3H6
13
Q
what is the molecular formula for butene
A
C4H8
14
Q
what is the functional group of alcohols
A
OH
15
Q
what is the general formula for alcohols
A
CnH2n+1
