Week 32 Chemistry Flashcard (Introduction to Organic Chemistry)

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How many hydrogen atoms are in butane?

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Butane (C4H10) has 10 hydrogen atoms.

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What is the general formula of Alkanes?

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The general formula of Alkanes is C_nH_(2n+2).

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What is the structure of propene?

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Propene (C3H6) has the structure: CH2=CH-CH3.

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What is the name of the alkane with the formula C4H10?

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The alkane with the formula C4H10 is Butane.

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What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the structure 3-ethyl-4-methylhexane?

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The IUPAC name is 3-ethyl-4-methylhexane.

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Define Alkanes.

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Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons with single bonds only, following the formula C_nH_(2n+2).

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What is the difference between Alkanes and Alkenes?

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Alkanes have only single bonds, while Alkenes contain at least one double bond.

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What is the molecular formula for Ethane?

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The molecular formula for Ethane is C2H6.

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What is the IUPAC naming rule for branched alkanes?

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Identify the longest carbon chain, name it, and then name the substituents with their positions.

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What is the structure of Methane?

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Methane (CH4) has a tetrahedral structure with one carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms.