Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Alkenes

Alkenes — practice question

The equation for the reaction between a hydrocarbon and water is shown below. $\mathrm{C}_x\mathrm{H}_y + \mathrm{H}_2\mathrm{O} \xrightarrow{\text{catalyst}} \mathrm{C}_x\mathrm{H}_5\mathrm{OH}$ What are the values of $x$ and $y$?

  • A$x = 1,\ y = 4$
  • B$x = 1,\ y = 6$
  • C$x = 2,\ y = 4$
  • D$x = 2,\ y = 6$

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