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What is the general formula for alkanes?

CnH2n+2

What is the simplest alkane?

Methane

How many hydrogen atoms are present in a butane molecule?

10

What type of hybridization is present in carbon atoms in alkanes?

<p>sp3</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of a methane molecule?

<p>Tetrahedral</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain why alkanes are considered to be saturated hydrocarbons.

<p>Alkanes are considered saturated because they contain only single bonds between carbon atoms, leading to the maximum number of hydrogen atoms bound to each carbon atom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the trend in boiling points of alkanes as the number of carbon atoms in the molecule increases.

<p>The boiling points of alkanes generally increase as the number of carbon atoms in the molecule increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the significance of the prefix 'n-' when naming alkanes.

<p>The prefix 'n-' indicates that the carbon chain in the alkane is linear or straight-chain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the naming system for alkanes changes when there are branches in the carbon chain.

<p>When there are branches in the carbon chain, the longest continuous chain is identified as the parent chain, and branches are named as substituents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the differences in reactivity between alkanes and alkenes.

<p>Alkanes are relatively unreactive due to the presence of only single bonds, while alkenes are more reactive because they contain at least one double bond.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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