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Alkane Naming

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Austin Keranen
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
A compound made only of carbon
A compound made of carbon and hydrogen
A compound made of only hydrogen
A compound made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
Answer explanation
A hydrocarbon is a compound made of carbon and hydrogen, which is the correct choice among the given options.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the general chemical formula for alkanes?
CnH2n
CnHn
C2nHn
CnH2n+2
Answer explanation
The general chemical formula for alkanes is CnH2n+2, where n represents the number of carbon atoms in the alkane chain.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Because carbon can reach an octet in many different ways, which shapes can carbon molecules form?
Tetrahedral
Trigonal planar
Linear
All of these
Answer explanation
Carbon can form tetrahedral, trigonal planar, and linear shapes due to its ability to reach an octet in various ways, making the correct answer choice 'All of these'.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is propane?
CH4
C2H6
C3H8
C4H10
Answer explanation
Propane is represented by the chemical formula C3H8, so the correct choice is C3H8.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Name the alkane
Methane
Ethane
Propane
Butane
Answer explanation
The correct alkane is Ethane as it has 2 carbon atoms, which is the characteristic of Ethane.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Name the alkane
2-methyl hexane
2-methyl pentane
5-methyl hexane
2-ethyl hexane
Answer explanation
The correct alkane is 2-methyl hexane because it has a total of 6 carbon atoms with a methyl group attached to the second carbon atom.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Name the alkane
Hexyne
Hexene
Hexane
Pentane
Answer explanation
The correct alkane is Hexane because it is a saturated hydrocarbon with only single bonds between carbon atoms.
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