Alkanes

Name this displayed formula

• Methane

• Petane

• Butane

• Propane

Displayed formula for Petane

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Why are alkanes classified as saturated hydrocarbons?

• Alkanes contain no C=C double bonds

• Alkanes contain C=C double bonds

• Alkanes contain no single bonds

• Alkanes contain triple bonds

Structured formula for Ethane

• CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3

• CH3CH3

• CH3CH2CH3

• CH4

Name this displayed formula

• Butane

• Ethane

• Petane

• Propane

State the general formula for alkanes.

• CHn2+2

• CH2O+2

• CnH2n+2

• CnHn+2

Which alkane does this structural formula belong to: CH4

• Petane

• Methane

• Ethane

• Butane

Reactions of alkanes with halogens in the presence of ultraviolet radiation

• Br2 + C2H6 -(UV)-> C2H5Br + HBr

• Br2 + UV -> C2H5Br + HBr

• Br2 + C2H6 -(UV)-> C2H + HBr

• Br2 + C2H6 -(UV)-> C2 + H5Br