Basic Concepts Flashcards
1
Q
How many bonds can carbon form
A
4 covalent bonds
2
Q
What is a hydrocarbon
A
Only contains hydrogen and carbon
3
Q
What is a saturated hydrocarbon
A
Contains the maximum number of hydrogen atoms per molecule (only has single c-c bond)
4
Q
What 3 main groups can hydrocarbons be split up into
A
Aliphatic
Alicyclic
Aromatic
5
Q
What is the molecular formula of benzene
A
C6H6
6
Q
Why was kekule’s structure not correct
A
All bonds in benzene are equal
