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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Give reason: Alkanes undergo only substitution reactions but alkenes and alkynes undergo both substitution and addition reactions.

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'

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Description : The triple bond between the carbon atoms causes acetylene, C2H2, to have which of the following shapes? w) trigonal planar (pron: try-gon-al) x) linear y) tetrahedral z) trigonal bipyramidal

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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

The unsaturated hydrocarbons having one triple bond between carbon atoms are

Description : The unsaturated hydrocarbons having one triple bond between carbon atoms are

Last Answer : alkynes.

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.

A triple bond consists of: w) three sigma bonds x) three pi bonds y) two sigma bonds and one pi bond z) one sigma bond and two pi bonds

Description : A triple bond consists of: w) three sigma bonds x) three pi bonds y) two sigma bonds and one pi bond z) one sigma bond and two pi bonds

Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- ONE SIGMA BOND AND TWO PI BONDS

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Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- SULFUR IN FOSSIL FUELS

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Description : Catenation is a property of the carbon atom which describes its ability to (a) bond with other carbon atoms (b) form double and triple bonds (c) exist in plant and animal form (d) form bonds in its ground state

Last Answer : bond with other carbon atoms

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

Last Answer : Proteins

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Description : Carbon atoms link together with other carbon atoms in all of the following ways EXCEPT w) networks x) chains y) ionic bonds z) rings

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Description : How many carbon atoms are there in one napthalene molecule? w) 6 x) 8 y) 10 z) 15

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

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Petroleum is a mixture of (1) elements (2)hydrocarbons (3) polymers (4) salts

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The boiling point of normal paraffinic (pron: pair-ah-FIN-ik) hydrocarbons increases with the number of carbon atoms per molecule. What is the smallest number of carbon atoms a normal paraffinic hydrocarbon can have and still be a liquid at room temperature (70-75 degrees Fahrenheit) and 1 atmosphere pressure.

Description : The boiling point of normal paraffinic (pron: pair-ah-FIN-ik) hydrocarbons increases with the number of carbon atoms per molecule. What is the smallest number of carbon atoms a normal paraffinic ... and still be a liquid at room temperature (70-75 degrees Fahrenheit) and 1 atmosphere pressure.

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Number of chiral carbon atoms in the compound W, X, Y and Z respectively would be :

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When petroleum is refined it is subject to a number of processes including cracking. During the cracking process w) lighter hydrocarbons are combined to form heavier ones x) heavy hydrocarbons are broken up into lighter ones y) lighter hydrocarbons are separated by distillation z) oxygen is used to burn the heavier hydrocarbons

Description : When petroleum is refined it is subject to a number of processes including cracking. During the cracking process w) lighter hydrocarbons are combined to form heavier ones x) heavy hydrocarbons ... lighter hydrocarbons are separated by distillation z) oxygen is used to burn the heavier hydrocarbons

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Compounds of carbon having double or triple bonds between their carbon atoms are called (1) Saturated compounds (2) Unsaturated compounds (3) Reactive compounds (4) None of the above

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How many electrons are involved in a carbon-carbon triple bond? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 6

Description : How many electrons are involved in a carbon-carbon triple bond? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 6

Last Answer : 6

The bond angles associated with the hybrid orbitals of a carbon involved in a triple bond is (a) 180° (b) 120° (c) 109° (d) 45

Description : The bond angles associated with the hybrid orbitals of a carbon involved in a triple bond is (a) 180° (b) 120° (c) 109° (d) 45

Last Answer : 180

The carbon-carbon bond lengths in rank of increasing bond length is (a) triple, double, single(b) single, double, triple(c) single, triple, double(d) triple, single, double:

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Last Answer : triple, double, single

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.

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 is a typical spacing between atoms in a crystal, e.g., copper or rock salt? w) 0.1 Angstroms x) 2 Angstroms y) 20 Angstroms z) 100 Angstroms

Description : What is a typical spacing between atoms in a crystal, e.g., copper or rock salt? w) 0.1 Angstroms x) 2 Angstroms y) 20 Angstroms z) 100 Angstroms

Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- 2 ANGSTROMS

Molecular oxygen is said to be paramagnetic. This indicates that molecular oxygen: w) is a gas at room temperature x) forms molecules containing two oxygen atoms y) has an approximate molecular weight of 32 z) has unpaired electrons

Description : Molecular oxygen is said to be paramagnetic. This indicates that molecular oxygen: w) is a gas at room temperature x) forms molecules containing two oxygen atoms y) has an approximate molecular weight of 32 z) has unpaired electrons

Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- HAS UNPAIRED ELECTRONS

Which of the following pairs of numbers best represents the diameter, in nanometers, of most atoms? w) between 0.1 and 0.5 x) between 1 and 10 y) between 10 and 100 z) between 10,000 and 1,000,000

Description : Which of the following pairs of numbers best represents the diameter, in nanometers, of most atoms? w) between 0.1 and 0.5 x) between 1 and 10 y) between 10 and 100 z) between 10,000 and 1,000,000

Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- BETWEEN 0.1 AND 0.5

Which of the following atoms or ions would be the smallest? w) sodium atom x) magnesium atom y) singly charged sodium ion z) doubly charged magnesium ion

Description : Which of the following atoms or ions would be the smallest? w) sodium atom x) magnesium atom y) singly charged sodium ion z) doubly charged magnesium ion

Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- DOUBLY CHARGED MAGNESIUM ION