9.3.5 - Properties
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Practice Questions
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What type of bond is present in alkenes?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of unsaturation in hydrocarbons.
List one physical property of alkenes.
💡 Hint: Think about molecular polarity and solubility.
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What is the general formula for an alkene?
💡 Hint: Derive from the formula for saturated hydrocarbons.
True or False: Alkenes are soluble in water.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of the bonds in alkenes.
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Predict the products of adding HBr to propene. How will this differ in the presence of peroxide?
💡 Hint: Apply Markovnikov's and anti-Markovnikov rules for guidance.
Describe how molecular size affects the boiling point of alkenes, and provide examples.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between intermolecular forces and boiling point.
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