Question

Which compounds are called (i) alkanes, (ii) alkenes and (iii) alkynes ? Which of them is C4H10 ? explain in detail

Answer 1

Saturated hydrocarbon with single bond-alkane

Unsaturated carbon compound with double bond-alkane

Unsaturated hydrocarbon with triple bond-alkane

Since C4H10 follows the general formula CnH2n-2 therefore it is an alkane.

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Answer 2

Answer: The given compound is categorized under alkanes.

Explanation:

For the given options:

(i) Alkanes are defined as the hydrocarbons in which a single bond is present between carbon and carbon atoms. The general formula is written as $C_nH_{2n+2}$ where n = 1, 2, 3, 4...

(ii) Alkenes are defined as the hydrocarbons in which a double bond is present between carbon and carbon atoms. The general formula is written as $C_nH_{2n}$ where n = 1, 2, 3, 4...

(iii) Alkynes are defined as the hydrocarbons in which a triple bond is present between carbon and carbon atoms. The general formula is written as $C_nH_{2n-2}$ where n = 1, 2, 3, 4...

For a given chemical compound of formula $C_4H_{10}$

n is 4, so the compound verifies the chemical formula for alkanes.

Hence, the given chemical compound is an alkane.