More about alkanes Flashcards
1
Q
What are alkanes?
A
a homologous series of saturated hydrocarbons
2
Q
molecular formula of alkanes
A
C[n]H[2n+2]
n = the number of carbon atoms
3
Q
functional group
A
C-C
4
Q
example diagram
A
e.g. two carbons in the middle
single bonded hydrogens on all sides/in all places
5
Q
first four names
A
methane
ethane
propane
butane
6
Q
naming pattern for the fifth alkane onwards
A
start with the name of the corresponding sided shape:
pent-
hex-
sept-
oct-
etc.
7
Q
saturated
A
no double bonds
8
Q
unsaturated
A
at least one double bond
9
Q
What does each successive alkane differ by?
A
CH[2]
