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Topic 9: Separate Chemistry 2
9.2 Hydrocarbons
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What are hydrocarbons composed of?
Carbon and hydrogen
Match the type of hydrocarbon with its molecular formula:
Alkanes ↔️
C
n
H
2
n
+
2
C_{n}H_{2n + 2}
C
n
H
2
n
+
2
Alkenes ↔️
C
n
H
2
n
C_{n}H_{2n}
C
n
H
2
n
Alkynes ↔️
C
n
H
2
n
−
2
C_{n}H_{2n - 2}
C
n
H
2
n
−
2
Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons with one or more
double
bonds.
Alkanes are saturated because they contain only single
bonds
.
Alkynes are characterized by the presence of a triple
bond
Structural formulas are useful for identifying
isomers
Hydrocarbons are
organic
compounds consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.
True
The key differences between hydrocarbon types lie in their saturation levels and the type of
bonds
What is an example of an alkene?
Ethene
Alkynes have the general molecular formula
C
n
H
2
n
−
2
C_{n}H_{2n - 2}
C
n
H
2
n
−
2
The molecular formulas of hydrocarbons reflect the differences in saturation and
bonds
between the types.
Isomerism in hydrocarbons refers to the existence of different molecular structures with the same molecular
formula
Butane has two chain isomers: n-butane and
isobutane
The boiling point of alkenes is lower than the boiling point of corresponding
alkanes
.
True
Alkenes and alkynes have lower boiling and melting points than alkanes due to weaker intermolecular forces from their double or triple
bonds
Alkanes undergo substitution reactions where a hydrogen atom is replaced by another
atom
Order the types of addition reactions in alkenes and alkynes from simplest to most complex.
1️⃣ Hydrogenation
2️⃣ Halogenation
3️⃣ Hydrohalogenation
Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons with
single bonds
.
True
What type of bonds are present in alkanes?
Single bonds
What is the general formula for alkynes?
C
n
H
2
n
−
2
C_{n}H_{2n - 2}
C
n
H
2
n
−
2
Arrange the following hydrocarbons in order of decreasing saturation:
1️⃣ Alkanes
2️⃣ Alkenes
3️⃣ Alkynes
What is the primary use of hydrocarbons?
Fuels
What is the general formula for alkanes?
C
n
H
2
n
+
2
C_{n}H_{2n + 2}
C
n
H
2
n
+
2
What type of isomerism involves differences in the carbon chain length and branching?
Chain Isomerism
Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons with only single
bonds
Classify hydrocarbons based on their bond type, from simplest to most complex:
1️⃣ Alkanes (Single bonds)
2️⃣ Alkenes (Double bonds)
3️⃣ Alkynes (Triple bonds)
Alkanes have the general molecular formula
C
n
H
2
n
+
2
C_{n}H_{2n + 2}
C
n
H
2
n
+
2
Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons with only
single bonds
.
True
Order the following types of hydrocarbon formulas based on their complexity:
1️⃣ Molecular Formula
2️⃣ Structural Formula
3️⃣ Displayed Formula
Butene has two position isomers: 1-butene and
2-butene
What influences the boiling point and melting point of hydrocarbons?
Molecular mass and intermolecular forces
What are the products of complete combustion of alkanes with oxygen?
Carbon dioxide and water
What conditions are required for substitution reactions in alkanes?
UV light or heat
What are alkanes primarily used for?
Fuels and solvents
The general formula for alkanes is
C
n
H
2
n
+
2
C_{n}H_{2n + 2}
C
n
H
2
n
+
2
What is the general formula for alkenes?
C
n
H
2
n
C_{n}H_{2n}
C
n
H
2
n
Alkynes are unsaturated hydrocarbons with
triple
bonds.
True
Alkenes contain one or more
double
bonds.
What type of hydrocarbons are saturated with single bonds?
Alkanes
Match the formula type with its representation:
Structural Formula ↔️ Arrangement of atoms and bonds
Molecular Formula ↔️ Number of each atom
Displayed Formula ↔️ All atoms and bonds explicitly
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