Alkanes and Alkenes part I

Alkanes and Alkenes part I

Multiple Choice

General formula of Alkane is 

• C_nH_2n+2
• C_nH_2n
• C_nH_2n+1OH
• C_nH_2n+1COOH

Multiple Choice

Hydrocarbons are compounds that contain

• Carbon, only
• Carbon and Hydrogen, only
• Carbon, Oxygen, and Hydrogen, only
• Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen, only

Multiple Choice

Give the name of this compound...
C₃H₈

• Propene
• Butane
• Butene
• Propane

Multiple Choice

The "ane" ending in "alkane" tells someone that they are dealing with _________-bonded carbons.

• single
• double
• triple
• quadruple

Multiple Choice

Name this alkane

• Methane
• Ethane
• Propane
• Butane

Multiple Choice

If an alkane has 20 carbon atoms, how many hydrogen atoms will it have?

• 20
• 22
• 40
• 42

Multiple Choice

How many carbon atoms are in propane

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Multiple Choice

Name this alkane

• Methane
• Ethane
• Propane
• Butane

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the reaction of methane with bromine is/are correct?

(1) It is an addition reaction.

(2) It is a substitution reaction.

(3) A similar reaction will occur if propane is used instead of methane.

• (1) only

• (2) only

• (1) and (3) only

• (2) and (3) only

Multiple Choice

which compound is saturated hydrocarbon?

• propene

• propanol

• propane

• chloropropane

Multiple Choice

The boiling points and viscosity of alkane molecules increase as their molecular sizes increase.

• True
• False

Multiple Select

Alkanes burn in excess air (oxygen) to produce ......................... and ............................... .

• carbon dioxide

• water vapour

• carbon monoxide

• oxygen