Unit 2-(b) Nomenclature and Structural Formulae-A. Hydrocarbons Flashcards
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How can an alkane be identified and what is its general formula?
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- ane ending
- CnH2n+2
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What is a homologous series?
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A set of compounds with the same general formula and similar chemical properties
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How is a branch of an alkane named?
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prefix(for no. of carbons) plus -yl ending
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What are the prefixes up to ten for number of carbons?
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meth eth prop but pent hex hept oct non dec
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His can an alkene be identified (2) and what is the general formula?
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- carbon to carbon double bond
- ene ending
- CnH2n
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What do you have to remember when naming an alkene?
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Give position of double bond
e.g. but-1-ene
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How can a cycloalkane be identified and what is the general formula?
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- ring structure
- cyclo prefix
- CnH2n
