Cycloalkanes & Alkenes

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  • Cycloalkanes are saturated hydrocarbons, which are in a cycle
  • Cycloalkanes are used as fuels and solvents
  • Cycloalkanes are insoluble in water
  • Both cycloalkanes and alkenes can be represented by the general formula: CnH2nC_nH_2n
  • Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons
  • Alkenes are used to make polymers and alcohols
  • Alkenes are insoluble in water
  • Alkene + Hydrogen
    • Addition of hydrogen is called hydrogenation, forming alkanes
  • Alkene + Water
    • Addition of water is called hydration, forming an alcohol
  • Alkene + Halogen
    • Addition of a halogen is called halogenation, forming a dihaloalkane