Practice Properties (9.3.5) - Hydrocarbons

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Question 1.
What type of bond is present in alkenes?
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Consider the definition of unsaturation in hydrocarbons.
Question 2.
List one physical property of alkenes.
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Think about molecular polarity and solubility.
3Question 3.
What is the general formula for an alkene?
- C_nH_{2n}
- C_nH_{2n+2}
- C_nH_{2n-2}
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Derive from the formula for saturated hydrocarbons.
4Question 4.
True or False: Alkenes are soluble in water.
- True
- False
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Consider the nature of the bonds in alkenes.
Question 5.
Predict the products of adding HBr to propene. How will this differ in the presence of peroxide?
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Apply Markovnikov's and anti-Markovnikov rules for guidance.
Question 6.
Describe how molecular size affects the boiling point of alkenes, and provide examples.
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Consider the relationship between intermolecular forces and boiling point.

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