Naming Hydrocarbons

Front

What is the chemical formula for ethane?

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C₂H₆

Front

How many carbon atoms are in propane?

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3

Front

What type of hydrocarbon has only single bonds?

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Alkanes

Front

What is the name of the family of hydrocarbons with at least one double bond?

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Alkenes

Front

What is the general formula for alkenes?

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CₙH₂ₙ

Front

What is the name of the family of hydrocarbons with at least one triple bond?

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Alkynes

Front

What is the general formula for alkynes?

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CₙH₂ₙ₋₂

Front

Identify the hydrocarbon: C₄H₈.

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Butene

Front

Which of the following is a saturated hydrocarbon? C₃H₈ or C₃H₆?

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C₃H₈ (Propane)

Front

What is the name of the hydrocarbon with the formula C₆H₁₂?

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Cyclohexane