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Alkane Flashcards

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Characteristics of Alkanes?

A 
No Reactive group 
Saturated 
Unreactive --> Because of missing Functional group
Strong bonds, Non Polar 
Insoluble in Water 
Color and Tasteless 
CnH2n+2
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Fractional Destillation

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Petroleum is separated into fractions --> Differing in their boiling points
Petrols/Gasolines
Kerosenes 
Gas oils 
Residual material
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Tetraethyllead

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Pb(CH2CH3)4
Anti knocking agent
Increases Octane Number

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Petroleum Distillation Intoxication

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Main target organ: Lungs ( Pneumonitis, Hypoxemia)
Large intragastric quantities: CNS (depression)
Subcutaneous injection: Sterile abscesses

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HC Products

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Petroleum ether --> Pentane + Hexane: Solvent 
Vaseline --> Distillation 
Parrafin wax
Methane 
Propane/Butane
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