Practice Alkanes - 9.2.1 | Chapter 9: Organic Chemistry I (Fundamentals & Functional Groups) | IB Grade 12-Chemistry
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Question 1

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What is the general formula for alkanes?

💡 Hint: Think about how many hydrogen atoms correspond to carbon atoms.

Question 2

Easy

Name an alkane with 3 carbon atoms.

💡 Hint: Recall the prefixes used for naming alkanes.

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Question 1

What is the general formula for alkanes?

  • C_nH_{2n-2}
  • C_nH_{2n}
  • C_nH_{2n+2}

💡 Hint: Keep in mind the hydrogen count increases with the number of carbons.

Question 2

True or False: Alkanes are generally reactive.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about their bonding and types of reactions they undergo.

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Question 1

Calculate the number of hydrogen atoms in an alkane with 5 carbon atoms.

💡 Hint: Plug in the number of carbon atoms into the general formula.

Question 2

Explain the significance of branching in alkane molecules and how it affects physical properties.

💡 Hint: Consider the arrangement of atoms and how they interact with each other.

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