Alkanes, Alkenes, Benzene Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the general formula for alkanes?
C_nH_(2n+2)
What is the general formula for alkenes?
C_nH_(2n)
True or False: Alkenes contain at least one double bond.
True
What prefix is used for a 3-carbon alkane?
Prop-
What suffix is used for alkanes?
-ane
What is the name of the alkene with 4 carbon atoms?
Butene
Fill in the blank: Alkenes are hydrocarbons that contain at least one __________.
double bond
What is the IUPAC name for C5H10?
Pentene
What prefix is used for a 6-carbon alkane?
Hex-
True or False: The formula for alkenes is the same as for alkanes.
False
What is the suffix for alkenes?
-ene
What is the name of the simplest alkene?
Ethene
How many hydrogen atoms are in a 7-carbon alkane?
16
What is the prefix for a 10-carbon alkane?
Dec-
What is the molecular formula for butene?
C4H8
True or False: Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons.
True
What is the name of the alkane with 5 carbon atoms?
Pentane
What is the prefix for a 2-carbon alkane?
Eth-
What is the formula for a 3-carbon alkene?
C3H6
What is the name of the alkene with 3 carbon atoms?
Propene
How many hydrogens are in a 9-carbon alkene?
18
What is the prefix for a 4-carbon alkane?
But-
What is the name of the 8-carbon alkene?
Octene
Fill in the blank: The formula for alkanes increases by __________ for each additional carbon atom.
2 hydrogens
