Question

The formula of hydrocarbon is CnH2n.Name the family to which it belongs and also predicts it’s nature

Answer 1

Answer:

• The Hydrocarbons with the formula CnH2n are called Alkenes.
• They are compounds which have a double-bonded Carbon atom in their structure.
• This double-bonded carbon makes these compounds to be unsaturated.
• The first member of the homologous series of alkenes is the compound Ethene(CH₂=CH₂).
• The compound Methene does not exist as it is highly unstable.