Introduction to Hydrocarbons

C₄H₁₀ is an example of a _________________.

• molecular formula

• full structural formula

• shortened structural formula

• ball-and-stick model

During the process of fractional distillation, the fractions are separated according to the difference in their _______________.

• boiling point

• density

• unsaturation

• mass

Which of the following compounds is an example of hydrocarbon?

• CO₂
• C₂H₆
• C₂H₅OH
• CH₃COOH

Which one of the following is saturated?

• water
• C₄H₈
• C₄H₁₀
• C₅H₈

Which of the following will react with Br_2(l)

• hexene 
• cyclohexane
• hexane
• alkanes

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Which of the following undergoes addition reactions

• alkanes
• alkanes and alkenes
• alkanes and alkynes
• alkenes

Alkanes are known as saturated hydrocarbons because they contain only carbon-hydrogen single bonds.

• True
• False

How many carbon atoms are in methane?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

If an alkane has 20 carbon atoms, how many hydrogen atoms will it have?

• 20
• 22
• 40
• 42

What is the general formula of an alkane

• 2n+2
• CnH2n+2
• CnH2n
• CnHn