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Alkanes

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What is the general molecular formula for alkanes?

CnH2n+2

Which type of hydrocarbon contains at least one carbon–carbon triple bond?

Alkynes

What is the name of the alkyl group derived from CH4?

Methyl

What is the name used to identify aromatic hydrocarbons?

Arenes

If a secondary carbon atom of propane loses a hydrogen atom, what alkyl group is formed?

Isopropyl

How are the structures of normal alkanes often drawn?

With the carbon chain in a horizontal line

According to IUPAC rules, what is the longest continuous chain of carbon atoms called?

Parent

In alkenes, what type of bond is present?

Double bond

When carbon is directly bonded to four atoms, what hybridization occurs?

sp3 hybridization

What is the name of an alkane that has 'lost' one hydrogen atom?

Alkyl

From which alkane are isopropyl and normal propyl groups derived?

Propane

What name is given to the alkyl group derived from C2H6?

Ethyl

What is the molecular formula of both normal and branched alkanes?

CnH2n+2

Which alkane has three carbon atoms in the main chain and two methyl groups bonded to the central carbon?

Neopentane

Which type of isomers have the same molecular formula but different connectivity of their atoms?

Structural isomers

What is the classification of a carbon atom bonded to two other carbon atoms?

Secondary

In naming alkanes, when two substituents are located on the same carbon atom, what is the rule for assigning numbers to these substituents?

Assign them the same number.

What is the correct name for an alkane with a methyl group at C-2 and an ethyl group at C-4 in a hexane parent chain?

4-ethyl-2-methylhexane

How should alkyl groups and halogen atoms be listed in a compound's name according to the IUPAC nomenclature rules?

In alphabetical order.

What is the correct name for a compound with methyl groups at C-2, C-4, and C-6 in an octane parent chain?

2,6,4-trimethyloctane

When naming a compound with two or more groups of the same type, what prefixes are used to indicate this?

Di-, tri-, tetra-, etc.

What principle governs the numbering of carbon atoms in a parent chain when assigning substituents?

Number from the end that is closest to the branch.

What is the general formula for cycloalkanes compared to acyclic alkanes?

$C_nH_{2n}$

What physical property leads to the rise in boiling points and melting points of alkanes as the number of carbons increases?

Increasing hydrogen bonding

Which category do the first four n-alkanes belong to in terms of physical state?

Gases

In which type of solvents are alkanes soluble?

Non-polar solvents like benzene

Which alkane has the highest boiling point among methane, ethane, and propane?

Propane

What is the state of alkanes containing 18 carbons or more at room temperature?

Solids

Alkanes contain at least one carbon-carbon double bond.

False

Arenes are another name for aliphatic hydrocarbons.

False

Only alkenes have carbon-carbon triple bonds.

False

Normal alkanes have a continuous chain of carbon atoms with no branches.

True

Benzene is the most important alkane in organic chemistry.

False

Alkanes have the general molecular formula CnH2n.

False

Isopentane and neopentane are isomers of hexane.

False

Octane has only one tertiary carbon atom.

True

A carbon atom bonded to two other carbon atoms is classified as primary.

False

Normal and branched alkanes have the same general molecular formula.

True

Neopentane has two methyl groups bonded to the central carbon.

False

A secondary alkyl group known as the isopropyl group is derived from propane.

True

Two alkyl groups are derived from butane and one from isobutane.

False

In IUPAC nomenclature, every chemical compound has a unique name.

True

According to the IUPAC nomenclature rules, the parent name of CH4 is methylene.

False

An alkane that has lost one hydrogen atom is called an alkene group.

False

If two possible parent chains in naming alkanes have the same number of carbon atoms, the parent is the one with fewer branch points.

False

The prefix 'di-' alters the alphabetical ordering of alkyl groups when naming compounds.

False

In alkanes, when two substituents are located on the same carbon atom, each must be assigned a different number.

False

Alkanes containing 18 carbons or more are typically in a gaseous state at room temperature.

False

The general molecular formula for alkanes is CnH2n+2.

True

The rule for numbering carbons in a parent chain when assigning substituents is governed by the principle of alternating higher and lower numbers.

False

Alkanes containing 18 carbons or more are all gases at room temperature and atmospheric pressure.

False

Methane has a higher boiling point than propane.

False

Alkanes are soluble in highly polar solvents like water.

False

Cycloalkanes have the general formula CnH(2n+2), similar to acyclic alkanes.

False

Propane is the alkane with the lowest boiling point among methane, ethane, and propane.

True

The boiling points and melting points of alkanes decrease as the number of carbons increases.

False

Explore the properties and structure of alkanes, which are saturated hydrocarbons belonging to the aliphatic class of hydrocarbons. Learn about the different families of hydrocarbons and their characteristics.

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