Practice Chemical Properties (9.4.4.2) - Hydrocarbons

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Question 1.
Define hydrocarbons.
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They are the simplest organic compounds.
Question 2.
What type of bond do saturated hydrocarbons have?
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Think about alkanes!
3Question 3.
What type of hydrocarbons contain only single bonds?
- Alkenes
- Alkanes
- Alkynes
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Think of their structure.
4Question 4.
True or False: Alkenes are more stable than alkanes.
- True
- False
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Recall their bonding types.
Question 5.
Given an alkane with a molecular formula C6H14, explain the possible isomers it can form. Describe the structural differences.
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Think about how different carbon chains can be formed.
Question 6.
Predict the products when butene (C4H8) undergoes hydration. Explain the mechanism.
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Consider how water adds onto alkenes.

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