homogolous series Flashcards
1
Q
what is a hydrocarbon
A
a compund containing only hydrogen and carbon
2
Q
general formula for alkanes
A
CnH2n+2
2
Q
what is a homogolous series
A
a family of compounds with the same general formula and similar chemical properties
3
Q
what is an isomer
A
same molecular formula different structural formula
4
Q
meth means
A
1
5
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eth mean
A
2
6
Q
prop
A
3b
7
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but
A
4
8
Q
pent
A
5
9
Q
hex
A
6
10
Q
hept
A
7
11
Q
oct
A
8
12
Q
general formula of the alkenes
A
CnH2n
13
Q
alkenes have
A
t one carbon to carbon double bond
14
Q
general formula of cycloalkanes
A
CnH2n