Question

(a) Give the general formula of an (i) alkane (ii) alkene (iii) alkyne.
(b) Classify the following compounds as alkanes, alkenes and alkynes
C2H4, C3H4, C4H8, C5H12, C5H8, C3H8, C6H6

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Alkane - CnH(2n+2), Alkene - CnH2n, Alkyne - CnH(2n-2)
2. Alkene, alkyne, alkene, alkane, alkyne, alkane

Answer 2

Explanation:

Answer:

Alkane - CnH(2n+2), Alkene - CnH2n, Alkyne - CnH(2n-2)

Alkene, alkyne, alkene, alkane, alkyne, alkane