Practice Nomenclature And Isomerism (9.2.1) - Hydrocarbons

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Question 1.
What is the IUPAC name for C4H10?
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Think of the number of carbon atoms.
Question 2.
Identify a structural isomer of butane.
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Consider different arrangements of the same atoms.
3Question 3.
What is the general formula for alkanes?
- C_nH_{2n}
- C_nH_{2n+2}
- C_nH_{n+2}
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Remember the structure of alkanes with single carbon bonds.
4Question 4.
True or False: Isomers of alkanes have different physical and chemical properties.
- True
- False
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Think of examples like butane versus isobutane.
Question 5.
Given C5H12, draw all possible isomers and explain any differences in physical properties.
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Think of how branching affects molecular interactions.
Question 6.
Compare the stability and boiling points of straight-chain versus branched alkanes.
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Consider how molecular shape affects physical interactions.

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