Hydrocarbons

What are the three homologous series from standard grade?

Alkanes, alkenes and cycloalkanes
What is the general formula for the alkanes?

C_nH_2n+2
Are alkanes saturated or unsaturated?

saturated
What is the functional group for the alkanes?

C-C
What is the general formula for the alkenes?

C_nH_2n
Are alkenes saturated or unsaturated?

unsaturated
What is the functional group for the alkenes?

C=C
What is the general formula for the cycloalkanes?

C_nH_2n
Are cycloalkanes saturated or unsaturated?

saturated
How do you test whether a compound is saturated or unsaturated?

Add bromine solution and if it decolourises then it is unsaturated
What is a homologous series?

A group of compounds with the same name ending, the same general formula, similar chemical properties, a gradual change in physical properties and a difference of -CH₂
What is the functional group of the alkynes?

C (triple bond) C
What is the general formular for the alkynes?

C_nH_2n-2
Are alkynes saturated or unsaturated?

unsaturated
What are isomers?

Isomers have the same chemical formula but a different systematic name

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Hydrocarbons

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Higher Chemistry - Hydrocarbons

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