McMurry (Kap. 7,0) - Alkenes and alkynes Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Are C-C double bonds or triple bonds more prominent in biological molecules?
A
Alkenes (C-C double bonds) are more prominent then alkynes (C-C triple bonds).
2
Q
What are a general class of alkene reactions?
A
electrophillic addition reaction.
3
Q
What is an alkene?
A
A hydrocarbon that contains a C-C double bond
4
Q
What is an alkyne?
A
A hydrocarbon that contains a C-C triple bond
5
Q
Why are alkenes important industrially?
A
A host of other chemical molecules are produced from the alkenes Ethylene and Propylene (by cracking the C2-C8) by heating.
