Alkanes Alkenes Alkynes

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What is a saturated hydrocarbon?

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A saturated hydrocarbon is a hydrocarbon that contains only single bonds between carbon atoms, meaning it is fully 'saturated' with hydrogen atoms. Example: Heptane.

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What is the IUPAC name for a hydrocarbon with the structure 2,2,4-trimethylpentane?

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2,2,4-trimethylpentane is a branched alkane with a total of 8 carbon atoms.

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What is cycloheptane?

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Cycloheptane is a cyclic hydrocarbon with seven carbon atoms arranged in a ring.

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What is propyl?

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Propyl is a three carbon side chain derived from propane.

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What are hydrocarbons?

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Hydrocarbons are organic compounds that consist entirely of hydrogen and carbon.

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What is the difference between alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes?

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Alkanes have only single bonds (saturated), alkenes have at least one double bond (unsaturated), and alkynes have at least one triple bond (unsaturated).

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What is the general formula for alkanes?

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The general formula for alkanes is CnH2n+2.

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What is the general formula for alkenes?

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The general formula for alkenes is CnH2n.

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What is the general formula for alkynes?

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The general formula for alkynes is CnH2n-2.

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What is an example of an alkene?

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An example of an alkene is ethene (C2H4).