Question

Classify the following into alkanes , alkynes , alkenes and Give reasons.

CH4 , C2H2 , C4H6 , C2H4 , C3H6 , C2H6 , C3H8 , C3H4​

Answer 1

Answer:

The general formula Alkyne - C

n

H

2n−2

Alkene - C

n

H

2n

Alkane - C

n

H

2n+2

The following compounds can be classified as:

C

3

H

4

:− Alkynes

C

3

H

8

:− Alkanes

C

5

H

8

:− Alkynes

C

3

H

6

:− Alkenes