Hydrocarbon Quiz

Which of the following is a saturated hydrocarbon?

• Ethene

• Ethyne

• Propane

• Benzene

The general formula for alkanes is:

• CnH2n

• CnH2n-2

• CnH2n+2

• CnH2n-6

The IUPAC name for CH3-CH(CH3)-CH2-CH3 is:

• 2-Methylbutane

• 2-Methylpropane

• Pentane

• 2,2-Dimethylpropane

Which of the following is an alkene?

• Methane

• Ethane

• Propene

• Butane

The general formula for alkynes is:

• CnH2n

• CnH2n-2

• CnH2n+2

• CnH2n-4

Which of the following hydrocarbons exhibits catenation to the greatest extent?

• Methane

• Ethane

• Propane

• Butane

Markovnikov's rule is followed in the addition of:

• H2 to ethene

• HBr to propene

• Cl2 to methane

• H2O to ethane

Which of the following is an aromatic hydrocarbon?

• Cyclohexane

• Benzene

• Propane

• Butene

The structure of benzene is:

• Open chain

• Branched chain

• Cyclic with alternate single and double bonds

• Linear

Which of the following reactions is characteristic of alkanes?

• Addition

• Substitution

• Polymerization

• Oxidation