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What is the general formula for alkenes?
What is the general formula for alkenes?
CnH2n
What is the simplest member of the alkene family?
What is the simplest member of the alkene family?
Ethylene (C2H4)
Which bond is notably weaker than the carbon-carbon σ bond?
Which bond is notably weaker than the carbon-carbon σ bond?
What defines the position of the double bond in alkenes?
What defines the position of the double bond in alkenes?
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Which of the following alkenes is derived from butene?
Which of the following alkenes is derived from butene?
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Alkenes are generally insoluble in which type of solvent?
Alkenes are generally insoluble in which type of solvent?
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The carbon-carbon double bond in ethylene is composed of only a σ bond.
The carbon-carbon double bond in ethylene is composed of only a σ bond.
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What type of reaction converts alkyl halides into alkenes?
What type of reaction converts alkyl halides into alkenes?
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What is the role of hydroxide ion in the mechanism of dehydrohalogenation?
What is the role of hydroxide ion in the mechanism of dehydrohalogenation?
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What is the general formula for alcohols?
What is the general formula for alcohols?
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Study Notes
Alkenes Overview
- Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons derived from alkanes through the loss of hydrogen during cracking, following the general formula CnH2n.
- The simplest alkene is ethylene (C2H4), characterized by a carbon-carbon double bond.
- Alkenes are identified by the presence of a π bond formed through the overlap of p orbitals between carbon atoms, distinguishing it from the stronger σ bond.
Structure of Alkenes
- Carbon atoms in alkenes utilize sp2 hybridization, leading to a planar structure where all atoms lie in the same plane.
- The carbon-carbon double bond consists of one strong σ bond and one weaker π bond due to less overlap.
- The bond distance of the C=C double bond is shorter compared to C-C single bonds in alkanes.
Naming Alkenes
- Common names are rarely used, with exceptions for ethylene, propylene, and isobutylene.
- IUPAC naming system is primarily used for alkenes, focusing on:
- Selecting the longest continuous chain containing the double bond as the parent structure.
- Indicating the position of the double bond with the number of the first carbon in the chain.
- Indicating any alkyl groups attached with numbers denoting their positions.
Physical Properties
- Alkenes are insoluble in water but soluble in nonpolar solvents like benzene and ether.
- Boiling points of alkenes increase with the carbon chain length, similar to alkanes.
Preparation of Alkenes
- Alkenes can be synthesized from alkyl halides through dehydrohalogenation, involving elimination of a hydrogen halide.
- The reaction's pathway and the resulting alkene depend on the structure of the alkyl halide. For example:
- n-Butyl chloride produces only 1-butene.
- sec-Butyl chloride can yield both 1-butene and 2-butene, with 2-butene as the primary product.
Mechanism of Dehydrohalogenation
- The hydroxide ion abstracts a hydrogen ion from a carbon, resulting in the simultaneous departure of a halide ion and the formation of a double bond.
- This reaction differs from free radical reactions, as the hydrogen atom donates both electrons to carbon, leaving electrons for the formation of the π bond.
Alcohols
- Alcohols have the general formula ROH, where R represents an alkyl group and OH denotes the hydroxyl group.
- Dehydration of alcohols requires acids (usually sulfuric or phosphoric) and heat, typically performed at temperatures up to 200°C.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts related to alkenes, including their structure, hybridization, and naming conventions. Learn how to identify alkenes based on their unique properties and the IUPAC naming system. Test your understanding of these unsaturated hydrocarbons derived from alkanes.
