Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the general formula for alkenes?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about how many hydrogens are in comparison to alkanes.

Question 2

Easy

Name the simplest alkene.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: This alkene has two carbon atoms.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the general formula for alkenes?

  • CnHโ‚‚n
  • CnHโ‚‚n+2
  • CnHโ‚‚nโˆ’2

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Remember the relationship of hydrogens to the number of carbons.

Question 2

True or False: Alkenes are saturated hydrocarbons.

  • True
  • False

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about what 'saturated' means in chemistry.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If you have an unknown hydrocarbon with the formula C4H8, propose two different structural isomers and discuss their properties.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider how the double bond's position affects both the structure and reactivity.

Question 2

How would the addition of HCl to an alkene not follow Markovnikov's rule if it was symmetrical?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about which carbon gets the โ€˜rich get richerโ€™ treatment in an unsymmetrical reaction.

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