What does the term hydrocarbon mean?
State the general formulae for straight-chain alkanes and alkenes.
Calculate the empirical formula for compound X.
Deduce the molecular formula for compound X.
Name two esters with the molecular formula $\text{C}_3\text{H}_6\text{O}_2$ and write their structural formulae.
Name the ester formed when propanoic acid reacts with methanol.
Which type of polymerisation is used to make polyesters?
Which small molecule is eliminated when the polyester is formed?
Finish the diagrams below so they show the monomer structures used to make the polyester. Display every atom and bond.