Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Alkenes

Alkenes — practice question

Alkenes form a homologous series of unsaturated hydrocarbons.
(a)[1]

Name the alkene whose molecule contains only three carbon atoms.

(b)[2]

Draw the structure of one unbranched alkene and one branched alkene. Include all atoms and all bonds in both structures.

(c)[2]

Describe a chemical test that can distinguish an alkene from an alkane.

(d(i))[2]

Give two reasons for the importance of cracking long chain hydrocarbons.

(d(ii))[3]

Calculate the empirical formula of X and state the molecular formula of X, given that by mass X is 85.7% carbon and 14.3% hydrogen.

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