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What is the general chemical formula for alkanes?
What is the general chemical formula for alkanes?
- CnH2n
- CnHn+2
- CnHn
- CnH2n+2 (correct)
How are the carbon atoms in an alkane hybridized?
How are the carbon atoms in an alkane hybridized?
- sp3-hybridized (correct)
- sp4-hybridized
- sp2-hybridized
- sp-hybridized
What is the term for the longest series of linked carbon atoms in an alkane molecule?
What is the term for the longest series of linked carbon atoms in an alkane molecule?
- Carbon skeleton (correct)
- Carbon backbone
- Hydrocarbon chain
- Carbon linkage
According to IUPAC, how are alkanes defined?
According to IUPAC, how are alkanes defined?
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What is the hybridization of each hydrogen atom in an alkane?
What is the hybridization of each hydrogen atom in an alkane?
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Study Notes
Alkanes
- The general chemical formula for alkanes is CnH2n+2, where n is the number of carbon atoms.
- The carbon atoms in an alkane are hybridized as sp3.
- The longest series of linked carbon atoms in an alkane molecule is called the parent chain.
- According to IUPAC, alkanes are defined as saturated, acyclic hydrocarbons, meaning they have only single bonds and no rings.
- The hybridization of each hydrogen atom in an alkane is sp3.
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Test your knowledge of alkanes in organic chemistry with this quiz. Explore the structure, properties, and nomenclature of these saturated hydrocarbons, and challenge yourself with questions on the general formula and specific examples of alkanes.
