Alkanes and Alkenes

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How many carbon atoms are in propane?

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3

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What is the general formula of an alkane?

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C_nH_2n+2

Answer explanation

An alkane has a formula of C_nH_2n+2 and an alkene has a formula of C_nH_2n.

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Hydrocarbons are compounds that contain

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only carbon and hydrogen atoms.

Front

Name this alkane: Methane, Ethane, Propane, Butane

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Butane

Front

Name the compound. Options: hexane, 2,3-dimethylbutane, ethylbutane, 2,2-dimethylbutane

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2,3-dimethylbutane

Front

Classify the compound based on the functional group present. Options: alkane, alkene, alkyne, aromatic

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alkene

Front

Select the formula for the following name: Octene
Options: C₈H₁₆, C₈H₁₄, C₈H₁₈, C₈H₁₅OH

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C₈H₁₆

Front

Which formula represents a saturated hydrocarbon? Options: A, B, C, D

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A

Front

How many carbons are in the longest chain of the following molecule:

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10

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What colour does bromine water turn in the presence of an alkene?

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Colourless

Answer explanation

Bromine is added across the double bond of alkenes to form a dibromoalkane (saturated compound with two halogens)