alkanes and alkenes Flashcards
1
Q
what is the general formula of alkanes?
A
CnH2n+2
2
Q
what is the general formula of alkenes?
A
CnH2n
3
Q
what does saturated hydrocarbon mean?
A
only contain single bonds between carbon atoms C-C (alkanes)
4
Q
what does unsaturated hydrocarbon mean?
A
contain atleast one C=C double bond (alkene)
5
Q
what can straight chain alkanes and alkenes be isomers with?
A
branched chain
6
Q
what functional group isomers are alicyclic alkanes with?
A
alkenes (same formula but different structures)