Organic Chemistry 12 Flashcards
1
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What is the general formula of an alkane
A
CnH2n+2
2
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What is an alkane
A
Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons, they contain only Carbon - Carbon and Carbon - Hydrogen single bonds
3
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Are Alkanes the most reactive or least reactive organic compounds
A
The least reactive organic compounds
4
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What can alkanes be used as
A
They are used as fuels and lubricants and as starting materials for a range of different compounds. This means they are very important to the industry
5
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What is the main source of alkanes
A
The main source alkanes come from is crude oil
