4(c) Alkanes

Question 1

General Formula of Alkanes

Answer 1

CnH2n+2
n = no. of hydrocarbons

Question 2

Saturated Hydrocarbons

Answer 2

All C-C bonds (single covalent)

Question 3

Mono substitution

Answer 3

1 hydrogen atom in an alkane is replaced by a halogen atom

Question 4

Methane + bromine water -> hydrogen bromide + bromomethane

Answer 4

• Requires U.V. light
• slow