Naming Alkenes and Alkynes

Which one of the following contains a triple bond in the structure?

• butyne

• propyne

• ethene

• nonane

Which of the following hydrocarbons contains at least one double bond?

• Alkanes

• Alkenes

• Alkynes

Which of the following hydrocarbons contains at least one triple bond?

• Alkanes

• Alkenes

• Alkynes

Which type of hydrocarbon is shown above?

• Alkane

• Alkene

• Alkyne

• None of the above

Which is the name of this compound?

• 3-ethyl-2,2-dimethylhex-3-yne

• 4-ethyl-5,5-methylhex-2-yne

• 4-butylhex-2-yne

• 4-ethyl-5,5-dimethylhex-2-yne

Is the last step in naming alkenes and alkyne.

• Writing the name of the main chain.

• Writing the location of the double/triple bond and the name of the main chain.

• Writing the location of the branches and the name of the main chain.

What is the suffix used in the names of alkenes?

• -yne

• -one

• -ene

• -ane

What is the suffix used in the names of alkynes?

• -yne

• -ene

• -ane

• -ol

• Butene

• Butyne

• Butane

• Butanol

What is the main difference between alkenes and alkynes in terms of bonding?

• Alkenes have a double bond, alkynes have a triple bond

• Alkenes have a triple bond, alkynes have a double bond

• Both have double bonds

• Both have triple bonds