Hydrocarbons Flashcards
1
Q
What does saturated mean?
A
Max. no. of H atoms bonded to carbon
2
Q
What does unsaturated mean?
A
< max no. of H atoms bonded to carbon
3
Q
What is the bonding type for alkane?
A
Single, saturated bonds
4
Q
Formula for alkane?
A
CnH2n+2
5
Q
What is the bonding type for alkene?
A
Double, unsaturated bonds
6
Q
What does alkene start from?
A
Ethene
7
Q
Formula for alkene?
A
CnH2n
8
Q
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What is the bonding type for Alkyne?
A
Triple, unsaturated bonds
9
Q
What does alkyne start from?
A
Ethyne
10
Q
Formula for alkyne?
A
CnH2n-2
11
Q
What is an isomer?
A
Same molecular formula, but different structure
12
Q
How can you test if a hydrocarbon is saturated or not?
A
Mix it with bromine
Orange -> alkane
Transparent or colourless -> alkene
