Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Alkenes

Alkenes — practice question

Alkenes are produced by cracking larger alkane molecules.
(a)[1]

State the source of the large alkane molecules used in cracking.

(b)[2]

State two conditions required for cracking large alkane molecules.

(c(i))[2]

Use molecular formulae to finish the symbol equation for this reaction. C$_{12}$H$_{26}$ → ................. + .................

(c(ii))[1]

Suggest the type of chemical reaction that occurs during cracking.

(d(i))[1]

Suggest the name of the polymer made from propene.

(d(ii))[3]

Draw a section of this polymer molecule showing three repeat units.

(d(iii))[1]

State the type of polymerisation that propene undergoes.

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