18 Questions
Which functional group is the most reactive due to the presence of two pi bonds?
Alkyne
Why can't alkynes undergo rearrangement reactions?
Due to the straight nature of the carbon-carbon triple bond
Which type of compound is suitable for gas ripening of fruits?
Alkyne
Why do alkenes have higher boiling points compared to alkanes?
They contain a double bond
Which type of bond contributes to the increased reactivity of alkynes compared to alkenes?
Pi bond
What property distinguishes alkynes from alkenes and alkanes regarding bond type?
Presence of a sigma and two pi bonds
Why are alkynes more polar than alkenes?
Presence of a triple bond with greater electronegative difference
Which functional group is known for undergoing addition reactions exclusively?
Alkyne
Why are alkynes more reactive than alkenes?
Alkynes have two pi bonds.
Which property of alkynes contributes to their higher boiling point compared to alkenes and alkanes?
Multiple pi bonds
What reaction can alkynes undergo that is not possible for alkanes?
Addition reactions
Why do alkynes have higher reactivity than alkanes?
Alkynes have two pi bonds for electrons to interact.
What can alkynes not undergo due to their carbon-carbon triple bond structure?
Rearrangement reactions
Which application is NOT associated with alkynes?
Ripening fruit
In what types of solvents are alkynes soluble?
Organic solvents
Which bonding characteristic contributes significantly to the high reactivity of alkynes?
Existence of Pi bonds
Which reaction type does the carbon-carbon triple bond in alkynes prevent?
Elimination reactions
What makes alkynes slightly more polar than alkenes?
Significant Electronegative difference
Explore the different structures and formations of alkenes in organic chemistry, including monosubstituted and disubstituted alkenes. Learn about the concept of cis and trans formations as a type of isomer in alkene molecules.
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