Chapter 11 - Basic Concepts

Question 1

Why can carbon form so many compounds?

Answer 1

• Can form bonds with other carbon atoms
• Can form single, double or triple bonds
• Can bond with atoms lf kther elements

Question 2

General formula

Answer 2

Simplest algebraic formula for any memeber of a homologous series

Question 3

General formula of alkanes

Answer 3

C(n)H(2n+2)

Question 4

General formula of alkenes

Answer 4

C(n)H(2n)

Question 5

Alcohols

Answer 5

C(n)H(2n+1)OH

Question 6

General formula of carboxylic acids