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Why are alkanes classified as saturated hydrocarbons?
Why are alkanes classified as saturated hydrocarbons?
- Each carbon has formed its maximum of 4 single bonds (correct)
- They contain C=C double bonds
- They consist of triple bonds
- They have an unsaturated structure
How many single bonds does each carbon in an alkane typically form?
How many single bonds does each carbon in an alkane typically form?
- 4 (correct)
- 1
- 2
- 3
Which of the following alkanes is correctly matched with its formula?
Which of the following alkanes is correctly matched with its formula?
- Propane - CH3CH3CH3
- Ethane - CH3CH3 (correct)
- Butane - CH3CH2CH2CH3
- Methane - CH3CH3
What is the general formula for alkanes?
What is the general formula for alkanes?
What type of bonds are absent in alkanes?
What type of bonds are absent in alkanes?
Which alkane has the displayed formula CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3?
Which alkane has the displayed formula CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3?
What is the general formula for alkanes with 'n' carbon atoms?
What is the general formula for alkanes with 'n' carbon atoms?
Why are alkanes classified as saturated hydrocarbons?
Why are alkanes classified as saturated hydrocarbons?
Which alkane is represented by the displayed formula CH3CH2CH3?
Which alkane is represented by the displayed formula CH3CH2CH3?
How many carbon atoms are present in a molecule of butane?
How many carbon atoms are present in a molecule of butane?
What is the structural formula of pentane?
What is the structural formula of pentane?
Which alkane has the molecular formula C2H6?
Which alkane has the molecular formula C2H6?
How many single bonds does a carbon atom typically form in alkanes?
How many single bonds does a carbon atom typically form in alkanes?
Which alkane has the displayed formula CH3CH2CH2CH3?
Which alkane has the displayed formula CH3CH2CH2CH3?
What type of bonding makes alkanes saturated hydrocarbons?
What type of bonding makes alkanes saturated hydrocarbons?
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Saturated hydrocarbon definition
Saturated hydrocarbon definition
A hydrocarbon containing only single bonds between carbon atoms.
Alkane carbon bond number
Alkane carbon bond number
Each carbon atom forms four single bonds in an alkane.
Ethane formula
Ethane formula
CH3CH3
General alkane formula
General alkane formula
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Alkane bond type
Alkane bond type
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Pentane displayed formula
Pentane displayed formula
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Butane displayed formula
Butane displayed formula
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Propane displayed formula
Propane displayed formula
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Butane carbon number
Butane carbon number
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Pentane structural formula
Pentane structural formula
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Ethane molecular formula
Ethane molecular formula
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Alkane Carbon Bonds
Alkane Carbon Bonds
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Alkane saturation bonding
Alkane saturation bonding
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Alkane general formula carbons
Alkane general formula carbons
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Saturated hydrocarbon reason
Saturated hydrocarbon reason
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