13.2 - Types of Hydrocarbons
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What is the general formula for saturated hydrocarbons?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between carbon and hydrogen atoms.
Name an example of an alkene.
💡 Hint: It has a double bond.
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What is the general formula for alkanes?
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship of carbon to hydrogen in alkanes.
Is ethene an alkane?
💡 Hint: Consider what makes alkenes different from alkanes.
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Given the molecular formula C₇H₁₄, determine if it's an alkane, alkene, or alkyne, and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Check the hydrogen-to-carbon ratio.
If a new hydrocarbon has a formula of C₁₀H₈, identify its type and propose potential reactions it could undergo.
💡 Hint: Remember how many fewer hydrogens alkyne has compared to alkanes.
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