Alkanes and Alkenes Flashcards
1
Q
Name given to a compound with six carbon chain
A
Hex
2
Q
Name given to a compound with five carbon chain
A
Pent
3
Q
Name given to a compound with four carbon chain
A
But
4
Q
Name given to a compound with three carbon chain
A
Prop
5
Q
Name given to a compound with two carbon chains
A
Eth
6
Q
Name given to a compound with one carbon chain
A
Meth
7
Q
What is the general equation for an alkyne?
A
CnH2n-2
8
Q
What is the general equation for an alkene?
A
CnH2n
9
Q
What is the general equation for an alkane?
A
CnH2n+2
10
Q
What type of bond is an alkyne
A
Tripple
11
Q
What type of bond is an alkene?
A
Double
12
Q
What type of bond is an alkane?
A
Single
13
Q
What is the homologous series?
A
A group of chemicals that react in a similar way because they have the same functional group
