Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Alkenes

Alkenes — practice question

Ethene, but-1-ene and but-2-ene belong to the alkene family. Figure 7.1 shows the displayed formulae for ethene and but-1-ene.
(a)[1]

State the general formula for the alkene homologous series.

(b(i))[1]

State what the term structural isomers means.

(b(ii))[1]

Draw the displayed formula of but-2-ene.

(c(i))[1]

State why but-1-ene is classified as unsaturated.

(c(ii))[1]

State why but-1-ene is a hydrocarbon.

(d(i))[1]

Draw the structural formula of the product formed when the reaction is carried out with steam in the presence of a catalyst.

(d(ii))[1]

Draw the structural formula of the product formed in the bromine reaction.

(e(i))[2]

Draw a dot-and-cross diagram that shows the bonding in an ethene molecule. Show only the outer-shell electrons for each atom.

(e(ii))[1]

Explain why ethene has a low melting point.

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