Chemistry Basics

How do you name branched chain alkenes?

• Use Roman numerals to name branched chain alkenes.

• Use IUPAC nomenclature to name branched chain alkenes.

• Use common names to name branched chain alkenes.

• Use Greek letters to name branched chain alkenes.

What is the naming convention for alkanes?

• Random letters based on the number of carbon atoms in the chain

• Roman numerals based on the number of carbon atoms in the chain

• Suffixes based on the number of carbon atoms in the chain

• Prefixes based on the number of carbon atoms in the chain

What are the properties of alkynes?

• Alkynes have a carbon-carbon double bond

• Alkynes are saturated hydrocarbons

• Alkynes are less reactive than alkanes and alkenes

• Alkynes are hydrocarbons with a carbon-carbon triple bond, unsaturated, have the general formula CnH2n-2, and are more reactive than alkanes and alkenes.

What are the uses of alkynes?

• Alkynes are used in organic synthesis, solvents, fuel additives, and polymer production.

• Alkynes are used in food preservation

• Alkynes are used in clothing manufacturing

• Alkynes are used in construction materials

What is the IUPAC name for CH3-CH=CH-CH3?

• 2-Butene

• 1-Butene

• 3-Butene

• 4-Butene

How many carbon atoms are in a molecule of butane?

• 6

• 3

• 5

• 4

Which functional group is present in alkynes?

• Double bond

• Triple bond

• Hydroxyl group

• Carbonyl group

Name the alkane with 5 carbon atoms.

• Methane

• Hexane

• Butane

• Pentane

Why are alkynes considered unsaturated hydrocarbons?

• Alkynes have carbon-carbon triple bonds.

• Alkynes have carbon-oxygen triple bonds.

• Alkynes have carbon-carbon single bonds.

• Alkynes have carbon-carbon double bonds.

What is the general formula for alkanes?

• CnH2n-2

• CnH2n+3

• CnH2n+2

• CnH2n