Naming and Structure of Alkanes

What is the general formula for alkanes?

• CnH2n+2

• CnH2n

• CnH2n-2

• CnH2n-4

What is the name of the alkane with 5 carbon atoms?

• Methane

• Ethane

• Pentane

• Butane

How many hydrogen atoms are present in a propane molecule?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

What is the structural formula of butane?

• CH4

• C2H6

• C3H8

• C4H10

Which of the following is an example of a branched alkane?

• Methane

• Ethane

• Propane

• Isobutane

What is the IUPAC name of CH3-CH2-CH2-CH3?

• Methane

• Ethane

• Propane

• Butane

What is the molecular formula of hexane?

• C6H14

• C6H12

• C6H10

• C6H8

Which of the following is an example of a cyclic alkane?

• Methane

• Ethane

• Cyclopropane

• Butane

What is the name of the alkane with 8 carbon atoms?

• Octane

• Hexane

• Decane

• Nonane

What is the condensed structural formula of pentane?

• CH3(CH2)3CH3

• CH3(CH2)4CH3

• CH3(CH2)5CH3

• CH3(CH2)6CH3