Hydrocarbon definitions Flashcards
1
Q
alkane
A
C’s and H’s only, single bonds only
2
Q
alkene
A
C’s and H’s only, at least one C=C
3
Q
alkyne
A
C’s and H’s only, at least one C-C triple bond
4
Q
saturated
A
contains NO multiple bonds (saturated with H)
5
Q
unsaturated
A
contains at least one multiple C-C bond
6
Q
aliphatic
A
contains no aromatic (benzene) rings
7
Q
aromatic
A
structure based on a benzene ring
6 C’s in a ring with 3 alternating C=C’s
