Description : The general formula of alkynes is
Last Answer : C n H 2n-2
Description : Give reason: Alkanes undergo only substitution reactions but alkenes and alkynes undergo both substitution and addition reactions.
Last Answer : Alkenes and alkynes have double and triple bonds, which on breaking can add hydrogen atoms to satisfy the valency.
Description : Compare the characteristics of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes.
Last Answer : Alkanes Alkynes They are saturated They are unsaturated They are unsaturated Their general formula is C n H 2n+2 Their general formula is C n H 2n Their general formula is C n H 2n-2 They have ... ene' They have triple bond between one of the carbon atoms. Their names end with yne'
Description : Do alkynes conduct electricity?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : Saturated hydrocarbons are called - (1) Alkynes (2) Alkenes (3) Alkanes (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (3) Alkanes Explanation: Carbon compounds which contain just carbon and hydrogen are called hydrocarbons. Among these, the saturated hydrocarbons are called alkanes. The unsaturated hydrocarbons which contain one or more double bonds are called alkenes.
Description : Cycloalkanes have the same molecular formula as : (a) Alkanes (b) Alkenes (c) Alkynes (d) Cycloalkenes
Last Answer : Alkenes
Description : Which of the following statements about alkenes and alkynes is correct? (a) Alkynes are reduced more readily than alkenes. (b) Alkynes are reduced less readily than alkenes. (c) Alkynes and alkenes are reduced with equal speed. (d) Alkynes and alkenes can not be reduced.
Last Answer : Alkynes are reduced more readily than alkenes.
Description : In the addition of hydrogen bromide to alkynes, which of the following species is believed to be an intermediate? (a) vinyl anion (b) vinyl cation (c) vinyl radical (d) carbene
Last Answer : vinyl cation
Description : How many distinct internal alkynes exist with a molecular formula of C6H10? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
Last Answer : 3
Description : How many distinct terminal alkynes exist with a molecular formula of C5H8? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
Last Answer : 2
Description : Which of the following statements correctly describes the general reactivity of alkynes? (a) An alkyne is an electron-rich molecule and therefore reacts as a nucleophile. (b) The σ bonds ... fail to undergo electrophilic addition reactions. (d) Alkynes are generally more reactive than alkenes.
Last Answer : Alkynes are generally more reactive than alkenes.
Description : Which of the following classes of compounds is unreactive toward sulfuric acid? (a) Alkanes (b) Alcohols (c) Alkenes (d) Alkynes
Last Answer : Alkanes
Description : A family of organic compounds containing only carb and hydrogen and having only single bonds are the: w) alkenes and alkanes x) alkanes and cycloalkanes y) alkynes (pron: AL-kines) and alkenes z) cycloalkanes and alkenes
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- ALKANES AND CYCLOALKANES
Description : Hydrocarbons that contain a triple bond between carbon atoms are known as: w) alkenes x) alkanes y) alkynes z) polymers
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- ALKYNES
Description : Which of the following are saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons? w) alkanes x) alkenes y) alkynes z) nixanes
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- ALKANES
Description : Which of the following contain sp2 hybridized carbon atoms? w) alkanes x) alkenes y) alkynes z) cycloalkanes
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- ALKENES