alkanes and alkenes Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
what is the general formula for alkanes
A
Cn H2n+2
2
Q
What’s the general formula for alkenes
A
Cn H2n
3
Q
What is the general formula for an alcohol?
A
Cn H2n+1 OH
4
Q
what 2 products to alkanes and aliens form when reacted w air
A
h2o and co2
5
Q
what is an additional reaction and why does this happen
A
when alkenes open up their double bonds allowed the 2 carbon atoms to bond to other atoms
as they’re unsaturated
