Hydrocarbons and Alkane Nomenclature

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What is the correct general molecular formula for a cycloalkane?

CnH2n+2

CnH2n+1

CnH2n (correct)

CnH2n-2

In IUPAC nomenclature, how should you approach numbering a carbon chain when there are multiple substituents?

Number from any end, as it doesn't matter

Number from the end nearer the longest substituent

Number from the end with the most hydrogen atoms

Number from the end nearer the first substituent (correct)

What is the proper prefix used when indicating that a substituent appears twice in a compound name?

Hexa

Tri

Tetra

Di (correct)

Which of the following is classified as a common name for a simple haloalkane?

Methyl chloride Signup and view all the answers

When reading the name '2-Chloro-4-methylpentane', which two functional groups are present?

Halogen and alkyl Signup and view all the answers

What is the molecular formula for the alkane with 5 carbon atoms?

C5H12 Signup and view all the answers

Which prefix is used in nomenclature if there are two methyl branches located at the second carbon?

Neo- Signup and view all the answers

In the IUPAC nomenclature rules, which step is performed just after identifying the longest carbon chain?

List all possible substituents. Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'tri-' indicate in organic chemistry nomenclature?

Presence of three identical substituents Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the characteristics of cyclic hydrocarbons in comparison to alkanes?

Cyclic hydrocarbons include both saturated and unsaturated forms. Signup and view all the answers

If a hydrocarbon has the formula C8H10, what type of hydrocarbon is it likely to be?

Alkene Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct name for a three-carbon alkane according to IUPAC nomenclature?

Propane Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hydrocarbons contains a carbonyl functional group?

Hexanal Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the mechanism of halogenation of methane involves the generation of halogen radicals?

Initiation Signup and view all the answers

What type of alkane does the Wurtz reaction primarily produce?

Symmetrical alkanes with an even number of carbon atoms Signup and view all the answers

Which method of alkane preparation involves reacting Grignard reagents with acidic protons?

Production from Grignard reagent Signup and view all the answers

What is the reactivity ratio of a primary alcohol to a tertiary alcohol in halogenation, given as 1:5?

1:5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the calculated percentage yield of product II if its fraction yield is calculated as (5/14)?

35.7% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following reactions can be used for the reduction of alkenes?

Hydrogenation Signup and view all the answers

In the halogenation of methane, at which stage does the consumption of halogen radicals occur?

Propagation Signup and view all the answers

Which reaction is NOT typically used for preparing alkanes?

Dehydration of alcohols Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hydrocarbons

Acyclic (open chain) and cyclic (closed chain)
Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes
- Alkanes (CnH2n+2), saturated hydrocarbons
- Alkenes (CnH2n), unsaturated hydrocarbons
- Alkynes (CnH2n-2), unsaturated hydrocarbons
Substituted Saturated Cyclic hydrocarbons
- C-OH (Alcohols)
- C-CHO (Aldehydes)
- C-CO-C (Ketones)
- C-O-C (Ethers)
- C-NH2 (Amines)
- C-COOH (Carboxylic Acids)
Unsaturated Cyclic hydrocarbons
- Cyclic hydrocarbons with double or triple bonds

Alkane Nomenclature (Paraffins)

Depend on the number of carbon atoms
Number of Carbons | Formula | Name | (CnH2n+2)
- 1 | CH4 | Methane
- 2 | C2H6 | Ethane
- 3 | C3H8 | Propane
- 4 | C4H10 | Butane
- 5 | C5H12 | Pentane
- 6 | C6H14 | Hexane
- 7 | C7H16 | Heptane
- 8 | C8H18 | Octane
- 9 | C9H20 | Nonane
- 10 | C10H22 | Decane

IUPAC Nomenclature Rules

Identify the longest continuous carbon chain (parent chain)
Identify all substituents (groups attached to the parent chain)
Number the parent chain carbons from the end that gives the substituents the lowest numbers
If the same substituent occurs multiple times, indicate its location and number using prefixes (di, tri, tetra, etc.)
List different substituents in alphabetical order
Write the name with substituents in alphabetical order, followed by the parent chain name, using commas between numbers and dashes between letters and numbers

Cycloalkanes

General molecular formula: CnH2n
Examples:
- Cyclopropane
- Cyclobutane
- Cyclopentane
- Cyclohexane

Methane (CH4)

Preparation methods:
- Electric arc between carbon and hydrogen
- Using water gas
- Using CO2 and hydrogen
- Using Aluminum carbide
Reactions:
- Combustion
- Halogenation
  - Chlorination:
    - Mechanism involves initiation, propagation, and termination steps

Preparation Of Alkanes

Wurtz Reaction
- Used for preparing symmetrical alkanes with an even number of carbon atoms
Grignard Reagent
- Treating Grignard with any acidic proton forms an alkane
Reduction of Alkyl Halide
Reduction of Alkenes
Decarboxylation of Salts of Acids
Kolbe Electrolysis

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