Saturated hydrocarbons are called - (1) Alkynes (2) Alkenes (3) Alkanes (4) All of the above

Saturated hydrocarbons are called - (1) Alkynes (2) Alkenes (3) Alkanes (4) All of the above
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(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.
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Which of the following are saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons? w) alkanes x) alkenes y) alkynes z) nixanes

Description : Which of the following are saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons? w) alkanes x) alkenes y) alkynes z) nixanes

Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- ALKANES

Hydrocarbons that contain a triple bond between carbon atoms are known as: w) alkenes x) alkanes y) alkynes z) polymers

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

Cycloalkanes have the same molecular formula as : (a) Alkanes (b) Alkenes (c) Alkynes (d) Cycloalkenes

Description : Cycloalkanes have the same molecular formula as : (a) Alkanes (b) Alkenes (c) Alkynes (d) Cycloalkenes

Last Answer : Alkenes

Which of the following classes of compounds is unreactive toward sulfuric acid? (a) Alkanes (b) Alcohols (c) Alkenes (d) Alkynes

Description : Which of the following classes of compounds is unreactive toward sulfuric acid? (a) Alkanes (b) Alcohols (c) Alkenes (d) Alkynes

Last Answer : Alkanes

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

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

Which of the following contain sp2 hybridized carbon atoms? w) alkanes x) alkenes y) alkynes z) cycloalkanes

Description : Which of the following contain sp2 hybridized carbon atoms? w) alkanes x) alkenes y) alkynes z) cycloalkanes

Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- ALKENES

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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.

Compare the characteristics of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes.

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'

A family of organic compounds whose molecules will add water under an acid catalysis and change into alcohols are the: w) alkenes x) alkanes y) aromatic hydrocarbons z) cycloalkanes

Description : A family of organic compounds whose molecules will add water under an acid catalysis and change into alcohols are the: w) alkenes x) alkanes y) aromatic hydrocarbons z) cycloalkanes

Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- ALKENES

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.

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.

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 of alkynes are higher in energy than the bonds and are thus more reactive. (c) Unlike alkenes, alkynes fail to undergo electrophilic addition reactions. (d) Alkynes are generally more reactive than alkenes.

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.

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Description : Ninhydrin test is given by (a) Carbohydrates (b) Proteins (c) Alkanes (d) Alkenes

Last Answer : Proteins

Which statements about alkenes and alkanes of corresponding chain lengths is true? (I) Alkenes have slightly lower melting points than alkanes (II) Alkenes have slightly higher melting points than alkanes (III) Alkenes have higher boiling points than alkanes (IV) Alkenes have lower boiling points than alkanes (a) I and III (b) II and IV (c) I and IV (d) II and III

Description : Which statements about alkenes and alkanes of corresponding chain lengths is true? (I) Alkenes have slightly lower melting points than alkanes (II) Alkenes have slightly higher melting points than alkanes (III) Alkenes have higher boiling ... (a) I and III (b) II and IV (c) I and IV (d) II and III

Last Answer : I and III

Which of the following group of compounds is most soluble in water? w) alkanes (pron: ak-KANES) x) alcohols y) aldehydes (pron: al-deh-HIDES) z) alkenes (pron: al-KEENS)

Description : Which of the following group of compounds is most soluble in water? w) alkanes (pron: ak-KANES) x) alcohols y) aldehydes (pron: al-deh-HIDES) z) alkenes (pron: al-KEENS)

Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- ALCOHOLS

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Description : Long chain alkanes or alkenes containing terminal carboxylic acid ( – COOH) are called

Last Answer : fatty acid.

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Description : The first member of the alkanes or saturated hydrocarbon is

Last Answer : methane.

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Description : Olefins are (A) Saturated hydrocarbons (B) Unsaturated cyclic compounds (hydrocarbons) (C) Present in substantially good quantity in crude petroleum (D) None of these

Last Answer : (D) None of these

Saturated hydrocarbons are referred to as

Description : Saturated hydrocarbons are referred to as

Last Answer : paraffins.

Classify the following into saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons – Benzene, cyclopropane, alkene and alkane, methane, ethene, Propyne, butene

Description : Classify the following into saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons – Benzene, cyclopropane, alkene and alkane, methane, ethene, Propyne, butene

Last Answer : Saturated: Alkane, cyclopropane, methane Unsaturated: Benzene, alkene, ethene, Propyne, butene

Mention the differences between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons.

Description : Mention the differences between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons.

Last Answer : Saturated hydrocarbons 1. Hydrocarbons in which carbon atoms are linked by single covalent bonds. 2. Names of these hydrocarbons end with ane'. Unsaturated hydrocarbons 1. Hydrocarbons in which carbon ... and triple covalent bonds. 2. Names of these hydrocarbons end with ene' or yne'

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Description : What are saturated hydrocarbons?

Last Answer : Aliphatic hydrocarbons are the simplest hydrocarbons which have single bond between carbon atoms.

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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

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Description : How many distinct internal alkynes exist with a molecular formula of C6H10? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4

Last Answer : 3

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Description : How many distinct terminal alkynes exist with a molecular formula of C5H8? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4

Last Answer : 2

Why Alkenes Are Called Paraffin ?

Description : Why Alkenes Are Called Paraffin ?

Last Answer : CnH2n + 2 . The word 'paraffin' is a combination of the Greek words ' parum' and 'affinis' . 'Parum' means a little and 'affinis' means affinity . Thus paraffin means a compound with 'mild ... is, the carbon chain is saturated. This is why alkene is chemically less active and is called paraffin.

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Which brief statement most accurately describes why alkenes react the way they do? (a) C=C double bonds are weak. (b) A π bond is lost but a stronger σ bond is gained. (c) C=C double bonds are unstable. (d) C=C π bonds are attacked by nucleophiles.

Description : Which brief statement most accurately describes why alkenes react the way they do? (a) C=C double bonds are weak. (b) A π bond is lost but a stronger σ bond is gained. (c) C=C double bonds are unstable. (d) C=C π bonds are attacked by nucleophiles.

Last Answer : A π bond is lost but a stronger σ bond is gained.

Predict which of the following alkenes reacts the fastest with HCl? (a) CH3CH2CH2CH2CH=CH2 (b) cis-CH3CH2CH=CHCH2CH3 (c) trans-CH3CH2CH=CHCH2CH3 (d) (CH3)2C=CHCH2CH3

Description : Predict which of the following alkenes reacts the fastest with HCl? (a) CH3CH2CH2CH2CH=CH2 (b) cis-CH3CH2CH=CHCH2CH3 (c) trans-CH3CH2CH=CHCH2CH3 (d) (CH3)2C=CHCH2CH3

Last Answer : (CH3)2C=CHCH2CH3

Which of the following alkenes will give a mixture of acetone and acetaldehyde an ozonolysis? (a) 1-butene (b) 2-methyl-2-butene (c) 2-butene (d) 2-methylpropene

Description : Which of the following alkenes will give a mixture of acetone and acetaldehyde an ozonolysis? (a) 1-butene (b) 2-methyl-2-butene (c) 2-butene (d) 2-methylpropene

Last Answer : 2-methyl-2-butene

Which of the following alkenes will give a mixture of acetone and formaldehyde on ozonolysis? (a) 2-butene (b) 2-methyl-2-butene (c) 1-butene (d) 2-methylpropene

Description : Which of the following alkenes will give a mixture of acetone and formaldehyde on ozonolysis? (a) 2-butene (b) 2-methyl-2-butene (c) 1-butene (d) 2-methylpropene

Last Answer : 2-methylpropene

Which of the following alkenes gives only acetic acid on oxidation with hot concentrated KMnO4. (a) Ethylene (b) 1-Butene (c) Propene (d) 2-Butene

Description : Which of the following alkenes gives only acetic acid on oxidation with hot concentrated KMnO4. (a) Ethylene (b) 1-Butene (c) Propene (d) 2-Butene

Last Answer : 2-Butene

Which of the following alkenes reacts with HBr in the presence of a peroxide to give anti-Markovnikov's product? (a) 1-Butene (b) 2,3-Dimethyl-2-butene (c) 2-Butene (d) 3-Hexene

Description : Which of the following alkenes reacts with HBr in the presence of a peroxide to give anti-Markovnikov's product? (a) 1-Butene (b) 2,3-Dimethyl-2-butene (c) 2-Butene (d) 3-Hexene

Last Answer : 1-Butene

Why do trans isomers of alkenes have lower boiling points than cis isomers? (a) trans isomers have better symmetry (b) cis isomers have better symmetry (c) trans isomers are less polar (d) cis isomers are less polar

Description : Why do trans isomers of alkenes have lower boiling points than cis isomers? (a) trans isomers have better symmetry (b) cis isomers have better symmetry (c) trans isomers are less polar (d) cis isomers are less polar

Last Answer : trans isomers are less polar

How do the melting points of trans isomers compare to the cis isomers for alkenes? (a) cis isomers have higher melting points (b) trans isomers have higher melting points (c) both have similar melting points (d) no consistent trend is observed

Description : How do the melting points of trans isomers compare to the cis isomers for alkenes? (a) cis isomers have higher melting points (b) trans isomers have higher melting points (c) both have similar melting points (d) no consistent trend is observed

Last Answer : trans isomers have higher melting points

. In which solvent are alkenes most soluble? (a) water (b) ethyl alcohol (c) ammonia (d) carbon tetrachloride

Description : . In which solvent are alkenes most soluble? (a) water (b) ethyl alcohol (c) ammonia (d) carbon tetrachloride

Last Answer : carbon tetrachloride

Alkenes show geometrical isomerism due to : (a) Asymmetry (b) Rotation around a single bond (c) Resonance (d) Restricted rotation around a double bond

Description : Alkenes show geometrical isomerism due to : (a) Asymmetry (b) Rotation around a single bond (c) Resonance (d) Restricted rotation around a double bond

Last Answer : Restricted rotation around a double bond

What are alkenes having two double bonds separated by one single bond known as?

Description : What are alkenes having two double bonds separated by one single bond known as?

Last Answer : ANSWER: CONJUGATED DIENES 

Do alkynes conduct electricity?

Description : Do alkynes conduct electricity?

Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer

The general formula of alkynes is

Description : The general formula of alkynes is

Last Answer : C n H 2n-2

What are alkynes?

Description : What are alkynes?

Last Answer : Alkynes are unsaturated hydrocarbons that contain one triple bond between carbon atoms. The name of these hydrocarbons end with ‘yne’. Their general formula is C n H 2n-2

What are alkanes? Why are they called paraffins?

Description : What are alkanes? Why are they called paraffins?

Last Answer : Ans. Those hydrocarbons which contain single bond between carbon- carbon are called alkanes. They are called paraffins because they are very less reactive (Latin- Parum= little, affins = affinity)

Why are alkanes called paraffins?

Description : Why are alkanes called paraffins?

Last Answer : Paraffin’s means little affinity; alkanes due to strong C-C and C-H bonds are relatively chemically inert.

The thermal decomposition of alkanes in the absence of air is called : (a) Combustion (b) Oxidation (c) Cracking (d) Hydrogenation

Description : The thermal decomposition of alkanes in the absence of air is called : (a) Combustion (b) Oxidation (c) Cracking (d) Hydrogenation

Last Answer : Cracking

In the chlorination of alkanes, the first step in which chlorine free radicals are produced is called (a) initiation(b) activation(c) propagation(d) deactivation:

Description : In the chlorination of alkanes, the first step in which chlorine free radicals are produced is called : (a) initiation (b) activation (c) propagation (d) deactivation

Last Answer : initiation

Arrange the following in order of decreasing reactivity towards alkanes. HCl, HBr, HI, HF

Description : Arrange the following in order of decreasing reactivity towards alkanes. HCl, HBr, HI, HF

Last Answer : Ans. HI> HBr> HCl >HF

Explain why Grignard reagents do not reacts with alkanes.

Description : Explain why Grignard reagents do not reacts with alkanes.

Last Answer : Ans. In alkanes , the C – H bond has very little polarity . The hydrogen cannot be abstracted by the Grignard reagent.

Why do the C-C bonds rather than C-H bonds break during cracking of alkanes?

Description : Why do the C-C bonds rather than C-H bonds break during cracking of alkanes?

Last Answer : Ans. Since the bond dissociation energy of C-C bonds (348kj /mol) is lower than bond dissociation energy of C-H bonds (414kj/mol), therefore, during cracking of alkanes, C-C bonds break more early than C-H bonds.

What is the hybridization of carbon atoms in alkanes ?

Description : What is the hybridization of carbon atoms in alkanes ?

Last Answer : Ans. Sp3

The high boiling points of alcohols, as compared to the corresponding alkanes, are due to (a) Hydrogen bonding (b) Heavy oxygen atom (c) Water solubility(d) None of these

Description : The high boiling points of alcohols, as compared to the corresponding alkanes, are due to (a) Hydrogen bonding (b) Heavy oxygen atom (c) Water solubility (d) None of these

Last Answer : Hydrogen bonding