Chapter 13- Alkenes Flashcards by Elysia Nicole | Brainscape

Q

What is a π-bond?

A

The reactive part of a double bond formed above and below the plane of the bonded atoms by sideways overlap of p-orbitals.

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

General formula for non-cyclic alkenes?

A

CnH2n

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What could you say about alkenes?

A

hydrocarbon - contains only C and H
unsaturated - atoms can be added to their formula
contain a C=C double bond somewhere in their structure

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly