Fun with Hydrocarbons

What is a hydrocarbon?

• A hydrocarbon is a mixture of gases and liquids.

• A hydrocarbon is a compound consisting of hydrogen and carbon.

• A hydrocarbon is a compound made only of oxygen.

• A hydrocarbon is a type of metal.

Which of the following is an example of a saturated hydrocarbon?

• Butane (C4H10)

• Ethylene (C2H4)

• Propane (C3H8)

• Acetylene (C2H2)

What is the main difference between alkanes and alkenes?

• The main difference is that alkanes have only single bonds, whereas alkenes have at least one double bond.

• Alkenes are saturated hydrocarbons, whereas alkanes are unsaturated.

• Alkanes are more reactive than alkenes due to their structure.

• Alkanes contain double bonds, while alkenes contain only single bonds.

Which of the following is an example of an aromatic hydrocarbon?

• Toluene

• Cyclohexane

• Benzene

• Ethylene

What is the simplest alkane?

• methane

• ethane

• butane

• propane

Which hydrocarbon has a double bond?

• Cyclohexane

• Propane

• Ethene

• Butane

What type of hydrocarbon is ethyne?

• Cycloalkane

• Alkyne

• Alkane

• Alkene

Which of the following is a straight-chain hydrocarbon?

• Propylene

• Cyclohexane

• Butane

• Benzene

What is the chemical formula for propane?

• C2H6

• C3H8

• C3H6

• C4H10

Which hydrocarbon is known for its ring structure?

• Alkenes

• Cycloalkanes

• Alkanes

• Aromatics