9.2.2 - Alkenes
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Practice Questions
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What is the general formula for alkenes?
💡 Hint: Think about how many hydrogens are in comparison to alkanes.
Name the simplest alkene.
💡 Hint: This alkene has two carbon atoms.
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What is the general formula for alkenes?
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship of hydrogens to the number of carbons.
True or False: Alkenes are saturated hydrocarbons.
💡 Hint: Think about what 'saturated' means in chemistry.
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If you have an unknown hydrocarbon with the formula C4H8, propose two different structural isomers and discuss their properties.
💡 Hint: Consider how the double bond's position affects both the structure and reactivity.
How would the addition of HCl to an alkene not follow Markovnikov's rule if it was symmetrical?
💡 Hint: Think about which carbon gets the ‘rich get richer’ treatment in an unsymmetrical reaction.
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