Question

The formula of hydrocarbon is Cn H2n Name the family to which it belongs and also predict its nature

Answer 1

Answer:

Alkalene family. Because it is Cn H2n.

If it was Cn H2n+2 , it would be in alkalane family.

similarly if it was Cn H2n-2 it would be in alkalyne family

Answer 2

The formula CₙH₂ₙ is a general chemical formula of a hydrocarbon group called Alkenes.

• Alkenes belong to the family of unsaturated hydrocarbon molecules.
• These unsaturated hydrocarbons are distinguished by the fact that they possess a carbon-carbon double bond.
• They are non-polar compounds and generally undergo addition reaction, elimination reaction, and substitution reaction.
• The first member of the family of alkenes is ethylene with formula C₂H₄ where n= 2 (n increases numerically in the alkene family).
• Hence, alkenes are the hydrocarbon with the general formula CₙH₂ₙ.