WorksheetsAlkane Nomenclature
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
A saturated hydrocarbon has:
one carbon-carbon double bond
only carbon-carbon single bonds
carbon, hydrogen. and oxygen atoms only
at least one functional group
Name this structure.
pentane
triane
propane
butane
What is the molecular formula for heptane?
C7H14
C7H16
C6H14
C6H12
Name this alkane.
3-methylbutane
2-methylbutane
2-methylpropane
isomethylbutane
Are these isomers?
YES
NO
Name this compound.
3,3-dimethylhexane
4,4-dimethylhexane
3,3-dimethylheptane
2-ethyl-2-methylpentane
The more branches (substituents) on the parent chain, the lower the boiling point of the hydrocarbon due to lower intermolecular forces of attraction.
TRUE
FALSE
Constitutional isomers have the same molecular formula.
TRUE
FALSE
The main source of hydrocarbons on Earth is:
the rocks and minerals of the soil
the vast amount of saltwater in the oceans
decomposed marine plants and animals
the atmosphere
What would be the structural formula for 3-ethyl-3-methylpentane?
