chapter 3 Flashcards
1
Q
what are unbranched alkanes also called
A
n-alkanes
2
Q
formula for unbranched alkanes
A
CnH2n+2
3
Q
formula for branched alkanes
A
CnH2n+2
4
Q
what are alkanes primarily used as
A
fuels, solvents, and lubricants
5
Q
combustion
A
reaction where alkane reacts w/ excess O2 and heat to yield CO2 and H2O
6
Q
catalytic hydrocracking
A
alkane reacts with H2, heat, and catalyst to form shorter-chain alkanes
7
Q
catalytic cracking
A
alkane reacts w/ heat and catalyst to yield shorter-chain alkanes and alkenes
8
Q
halogenation
A
alkane and halogen react w/ heat or light
9
Q
steric strain
A
interference between bulky groups
10
Q
order of stability for cyclohexane conformations
A
chair > twist boat > boat > half chair
