Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons — practice question

Hydrocarbon molecules are held together by covalent bonds.
(a)[1]

Define the term covalent bond.

(b(i))[1]

Identify the hybridisation state of the carbon atoms in a C=C bond in an alkene.

(b(ii))[2]

Draw labelled diagrams to show, in terms of orbital overlap, how the $\sigma$ and $\pi$ bonds are formed in a C=C bond.

(c(i))[1]

Suggest one difference between $\sigma$ and $\pi$ bonds that accounts for why the $\pi$ bond is broken in electrophilic addition reactions of alkenes.

(c(ii))[4]

Complete Fig. 5.1 to show the mechanism for the electrophilic addition of hydrogen bromide to 2-methylpropene that forms the major organic product. Add charges, dipoles, lone pairs of electrons and curly arrows where suitable.

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