A hydrocarbon in which one or more carbon–carbon multiple bonds (double bonds, triple bonds, or both) are present
Unsaturated hydrocarbons
They are chemically more reactive than their saturated counterparts
Their multiple bonds serve as locations where chemical reactions can occur
Functional group
The part of an organic molecule where most of its chemical reactions occur
Subdivisions of unsaturated hydrocarbons according to the type of multiple bonds
Alkenes
Alkynes
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Alkenes
An acyclic unsaturated hydrocarbon that contains one or more carbon–carbon double bonds
Alkene functional group
The -ene ending means a double bond is present
Simplest alkenes
Ethene (C2H4)
Propene (C3H6)
Cycloalkenes
A cyclic unsaturated hydrocarbon that contains one or more carbon–carbon double bonds within the ring system
Alkynes
An acyclic unsaturated hydrocarbon that contains one or more carbon–carbon triple bonds
Alkyne functional group
The -yne ending means a triple bond is present
The simplest member of alkynes has the formula C2H2, Ethyne
CH2=CH-CH2-C≡CH
pent-1-ene-4-yne
CH2=CH-CH2-C≡C-CH3
hex-1-ene-4-yne
Cumulated
When two multiple bonds are connectedto a similar atom
Conjugated
When two multiple bonds are separatedby a single bond
Nonconjugated (Isolated)
When two multiple bonds are separatedbymorethanone single bond
Constitutional isomerism is possible for alkenes, just as it was for alkanes
Skeletal isomers
Constitutional isomers that have different carbon-chain arrangements as well as different hydrogen atom arrangements
Cis-trans (geometric) isomerism
Possible for some alkenes due to the structural rigidity associated with carbon–carbon double bonds
Combustion of alkenes
Alkenes, like alkanes, are very flammable. The combustion products, as with any hydrocarbon, are carbon dioxide and water
Addition reaction
A reaction in which atoms or groups of atoms are added to each carbon atom of a carbon–carbon multiple bond in a hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon derivative
Symmetrical addition reaction
An addition reaction in which identical atoms (or groups of atoms) are added to each carbon of a carbon–carbon multiple bond
Hydrogenation reaction
An addition reaction in which H2 is incorporated into molecules of an organic compound
Halogenation reaction
An addition reaction in which a halogen is incorporated into molecules of an organic compound
Hydrohalogenation reaction
An addition reaction in which a hydrogen halide (HCl, HBr, or HI) is incorporated into molecules of an organic compound
Hydration reaction
An addition reaction in which H2O is incorporated into molecules of an organic compound
Markovnikov's rule
When an unsymmetrical molecule of the form HQ adds to an unsymmetrical alkene, the hydrogen atom from the HQ becomes attached to the unsaturated carbon atom that already has the most hydrogen atoms
The physical properties of alkynes are similar to those of alkenes and alkanes
The same substances that add to double bonds (H2, HCl, Cl2, and so on) also add to triple bonds