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Naming Alkanes, Alkenes, and Alkynes

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the general formula of the alkynes?
a)
CnH2n+1
b)
CnH2n+2
c)
CnH2n-1
d)
CnH2n-2
2.
Which of the following could contain a triple bond?
a)
C4H10
b)
C4H8
c)
C4H6
d)
C4H12
3.

Name the following hydrocarbon:

a)

1-propyne

b)

1-butyne

c)

1-methyne

4.

Name the following hydrocarbon:

a)

1-ethane

b)

1-ethyne

c)

1-ethene

d)

2-ethyne

5.
a)
3-ethyl-2,2-dimethyl-3-hexyne
b)
4-ethyl-5,5-methyl-2-hexayne
c)
4-butyl-2-hexayne
d)
4-ethyl-5,5-dimethyl-2-hexyne
6.
a)

1-propene

b)

2-propyne

7.

Which is the structures with IUPAC nomenclature


2,2,4-trimethylpentane

a)
b)
c)
d)
8.

Give the IUPAC name for this compound

a)

3-methyl-4-ethylhexane

b)

3-ethyl-4-methylhexane

c)

3-methyl-4-ethylheptane

d)

3-ethyl-4-methylheptane

9.
How many carbons are in the longest chain of the following molecule:
a)
11
b)
10
c)
9
d)
8
10.
Name the compound.
a)
nonene
b)
2,2-dimethyl-3-heptene
c)
1,1,5-trimethyl-2-hexene
d)
2,6-dimethyl-3-heptene
11.
a)
2,3-dimethyl-4,4-diethyl heptane
b)
2,3-methyl-4,4-ethyl heptane
c)
4,4-ethyl-2,3-methyl heptane
d)
4,4-diethyl-2,3-dimethyl heptane