5 Questions
What type of bonds do alkanes contain?
Sigma (σ) bonds
What is the shape of alkanes?
Tetrahedral
What is the boiling point trend for alkanes?
Increases with chain length
What type of forces exist between alkane molecules?
Temporary induced dipole-dipole forces
Why don't alkanes react with polar reagents?
They lack electron-deficient areas to attract nucleophiles
Test your knowledge of the bonding in alkanes, a homologous series of saturated hydrocarbons made up of carbon and hydrogen atoms joined by nonpolar sigma (σ) bonds. Learn about their nonpolar nature and lack of reactivity with polar reagents.
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