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Which of the following hydrocarbons is a gas at room temperature?
What is the IUPAC name of the compound with the formula CH4?
What type of intermolecular bond type characterizes methane (CH4)?
Which molecule has the least electronegativity difference between its constituent atoms?
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What is the bond angle in the methane molecule?
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What is the primary source of fossil fuels?
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Which of the following compounds is classified as a hydrocarbon?
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Which fossil fuel is derived from liquid remains of marine life?
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What is the primary criterion for numbering carbon atoms in a chain?
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In the case of a tie in numbering options, what should be chosen?
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Which of the following correctly represents the prefix system in naming substituents?
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When arranging substituents in the name of a compound, what order must be followed?
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Which of the following substituents is represented by the prefix 'bromo'?
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What does the abbreviation 'NO2' signify in organic chemistry?
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To denote that a substituent appears more than once, what prefix is used?
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Which of the following represents the correct format for naming a compound with multiple substituents in IUPAC nomenclature?
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What characterizes alkenes in relation to their molecular structure?
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Which functional group is known for being particularly reactive due to high polarity?
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What is the general formula for alkenes?
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How do alkenes behave in relation to water solubility?
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What factor increases the reactivity of alkenes?
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Which statement accurately describes ethene?
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What is the effect of cooler temperatures on ethene production in fruits?
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What happens to the rotation about the C=C double bond in alkenes?
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Which of the following molecules is a stereoisomer of the compound but-2-ene?
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What is the correct name for the compound with the structure H2C=C-CH2-CH3?
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What defines a compound as a stereoisomer?
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In the naming of alkene compounds, what does the number indicate?
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Which compound cannot exhibit cis-trans isomerism?
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What is the molecular formula for the compound 2,3-dimethylpent-2-ene?
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Which of the following alkene structures is symmetrical?
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Which of the following compounds represents a conjugated diene?
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What property distinguishes alkenes from alkanes?
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Which statement about the reactivity of alkanes and alkenes is true?
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What is the correct name for the alkyne with the formula C3H4?
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What is a primary characteristic of alkynes?
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What type of bonding is present in alkanes?
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How does the boiling point of ethylene compare to that of ethane?
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What affects the strength of van der Waals forces in alkanes compared to alkenes?
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What does the suffix 'yne' indicate in nomenclature?
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Study Notes
Hydrocarbons
- Organic compounds containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms.
- Examples include methane (CH4), acetylene (C2H2), and wax (C25H52).
- Formed from the remains of prehistoric plants and animals over time, under pressure and heat.
- Fossil fuels (coal, petroleum/crude oil, and natural gas) are sources of hydrocarbons.
Characteristics of Methane (CH4)
- IUPAC name: methane
- Formula: CH4
- VSEPR structure: tetrahedral
- Bond angle: 109.5 degrees
- Symmetry: symmetric
- Intramolecular bond type: non-polar covalent
- Molecular polarity: non-polar
- Difference in electronegativity between carbon and hydrogen is 0.35, indicating a non-polar bond.
- All four intramolecular bonds are non-polar, making the molecule symmetric and non-polar.
- Hydrocarbons are generally non-polar molecules.
Naming Hydrocarbons
- Number the carbon atoms in the longest continuous chain, assigning the lowest possible numbers to substituents.
- If multiple ways to achieve the lowest numbers, prioritize alphabetical order of substituents.
- Use prefixes (excluding mono) to indicate the number of times a substituent occurs.
- Substituents are named and their positions indicated by numbers (e.g., 2,2,3-trimethyl...).
- Arrange multiple substituents alphabetically.
Functional Groups
- Groups of atoms responsible for the characteristic chemical reactivity of molecules.
- Common functional groups include:
- C=C (double bond)
- C C (triple bond)
- C-N, C-O, C-Br, C-Cl, C-F (carbon bonded to highly electronegative atoms)
- C=O (carbonyl group)
- C-NH, C-OH (hydrogen bonds increase polarity)
- Generally, higher polarity in functional groups leads to increased reactivity, solubility in water, and melting/boiling points.
Alkenes
- Unsaturated hydrocarbons containing at least one carbon-carbon double bond.
- Generally colorless, odorless, and difficult to differentiate from alkanes.
- Non-polar, making them insoluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents.
- More reactive than alkanes due to the additional electron density provided by the C=C double bond.
- General formula: CnH2n
Ethene (C2H4)
- A simple alkene with a planar structure and a bond angle of 120 degrees.
- Carbon atoms form four bonds, and rotation doesn't occur around the C=C double bond.
- Non-polar due to non-polar intramolecular bonds.
- Used in plastic production (bottles, pouches, toys, etc.) and fruit ripening.
Naming Alkenes
- Number the carbon chain to give the double bond the lowest possible number.
- Use the alkane prefix followed by a vowel (e.g., buta, penta, hexa) to denote the number of carbons.
- Include numbers within the name to indicate the position of double bonds (e.g., but-1-ene).
Stereoisomers
- Molecules with the same kind and number of atoms bonded in the same order but different arrangements in space.
- Examples include cis-trans isomers.
- Cis isomers have similar substituents on the same side of the double bond, while trans isomers have them on opposite sides.
Comparing Alkanes and Alkenes
| Property | Alkanes | Alkenes |
|---|---|---|
| Saturation | Saturated | Unsaturated |
| VDW forces | Weak | Slightly weaker |
| Melting & Boiling Points | Low | Slightly lower |
| Polarity | Non-polar | Non-polar |
| Solubility in water | Very low | Very low |
| Reactivity | Low | Higher |
Alkynes
- Unsaturated hydrocarbons containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond.
- Highly reactive and not usually found in nature.
- Example: acetylene (ethyne), used in welding torches.
Naming Alkynes
- Replace the "ane" suffix of the corresponding alkane with "yne" (e.g., ethane becomes ethyne).
- Number the longest chain containing the triple bond, giving the first carbon atom in the triple bond the lowest possible number.
- Name substituents and their positions as in alkenes.
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Test your knowledge on hydrocarbons, focusing particularly on methane and its characteristics. This quiz covers the formation, naming conventions, and properties of various hydrocarbons. Perfect for chemistry students looking to deepen their understanding of organic compounds.
