ISC Grade 11 Chemistry: Hydrocarbon

What is the general formula for alkanes?

• CnH2n+4

• CnH2n

• CnH2n+2

• CnH2n-2

Name the simplest alkane.

• Ethane

• Butane

• Propane

• Methane

What is the name of the process by which alkanes are converted into alkenes?

• Dehydrogenation or catalytic cracking

• Hydrolysis

• Oxidation

• Isomerization

What is the general formula for alkenes?

• CnHn-2

• CnH2n+2

• CnHn

• CnH2n

What is the name of the simplest alkene?

• Methene

• Butene

• Ethene

• Propene

What is the name of the process by which alkenes are converted into alkanes?

• Hydrogenation

• Polymerization

• Sublimation

• Oxidation

What is the general formula for alkynes?

• CnH2n-2

• CnH2n-4

• CnH2n

• CnH2n+2

Name the simplest alkyne.

• Propyne

• Butyne

• Ethyne

• Methyne

What is the name of the process by which alkynes are converted into alkenes?

• Polymerization

• Hydrogenation

• Substitution

• Oxidation

What is the name of the process by which alkynes are converted into alkanes?

• Dehydration

• Oxidation

• Hydrogenation

• Substitution