Alkanes, Alkynes, Alkenes, and Alkyl Halides

Question 1

General formula for alkanes

Answer 1

C(n) H(2n + 2)

Question 2

General formula for alkenes

Answer 2

C(n) H(2n)

Question 3

General formula for alkynes

Answer 3

C(n) H(2n-2)

Question 4

General formula for an alkyl group

Answer 4

C(n) H(2n + 1)

Question 5

Prefix meth-

Answer 5

1

Question 6

Prefix eth-

Answer 6

2

Question 7

Prefix prop-

Answer 7

3

Question 8

Prefix but-

Answer 8

4

Question 9

What are the 4 ways to form alkyl halides, and what is needed?

Answer 9

Radical substitution (UV light), dihalogenation of alkenes (room temp.), halogenation of alcohols (PX 3), halogenation of alkenes

Question 10

What kind of reaction do alkyl halides go under? What happens with the halide?

Answer 10

nucleophilic substitution (halide usually leaves and something else comes)

Question 11

Reactions with water forms…..

Answer 11

alcohols

Question 12

What is required for radical substitution?

Answer 12

UV light