Hydrocarbons Flashcards by Hayley Reynolds | Brainscape

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Alkanes formula

A

CnH2n+2

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Cycloalkanes formula

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CnH2n

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Alkenes formula

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CnH2n

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Benzene formula

A

C6H6

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Properties of benzene

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Low melting and boiling point
*Low density
*Insoluble in water
*Do not undergo addition reactions

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Difference in alkenes and alkanes

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-both hydrocarbons
-alkanes are saturated molecules, containing only single covalent bonds between the carbon atoms whereas
-alkenes are unsaturated molecules containing a double covalent bond

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