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2. Natures Chemistry
Homologous series
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:
C
n
H
2
n
C_nH_2n
C
n
H
2
n
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