Hydrocarbon formulas Flashcards
1
Q
alkane
(no rings, no multiple bonds)
A
CnH2n+2
where n = number of carbon atoms
2
Q
cycloalkane
(one ring only, no multiple bonds)
A
CnH2n
where n = number of carbon atoms
3
Q
alkene
(no rings, one C=C)
A
CnH2n
where n = number of carbon atoms
4
Q
alkyne
(no rings, one C-C triple bond)
A
CnH2n-2
where n = number of carbon atoms
5
Q
cycloalkene
(one ring and one C=C)
A
CnH2n-2
