Linear Alkane Conformations Flashcards
Learn the various properties of alkane isomers and nomenclature (18 cards)
1
Q
Methane
A
CH4
2
Q
Formula for # of Hydrogens
A
n = # of Carbons: # of Hydrogens = 2n + 2 (Generally but compounds not always saturated)
3
Q
Ethane
A
C2H6
4
Q
Propane
A
C3H8
5
Q
Butane
A
C4H10
6
Q
Pentane
A
C5H12
7
Q
Hexane
A
C6H14
8
Q
Heptane
A
C7H16
9
Q
Octane
A
C8H18
10
Q
Nonane
A
C9H20
11
Q
Decane
A
C10H22
12
Q
Undecane
A
C11H24
13
Q
Dodecane
A
C12H26
14
Q
Constitutional Isomer?
A
Compounds with the same molecular formula but different bond arrangements/connectivity
15
Q
Alkyl group
A
Add the -yl suffix to whatever number of carbons. I.e. one carbon would be Methyl, not Methane.
16
Q
Propyl
A
?-C3
17
Q
Butyl
A
?-C4
18
Q
iso alkyl group
A
An isomer of a alkyl group
