Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Alkenes

Alkenes — practice question

Alkenes make up a homologous series of unsaturated hydrocarbons.
(a)[2]

Describe two features of a homologous series.

(b)[2]

Construct the complete-combustion equation for butene, $\text{C}_4\text{H}_8$.

(c)[1]

Draw the displayed structure of a branched alkene with formula $\text{C}_4\text{H}_8$. Include every atom and every bond.

(d(i))[1]

Butene reacts with hydrogen in the presence of nickel. Name the product produced.

(d(ii))[1]

What is the role of the nickel?

(d(iii))[1]

State one further condition required for this reaction.

(e(i))[2]

A hydrocarbon has a carbon mass percentage of 85.7%. Deduce the empirical formula of this hydrocarbon.

(e(ii))[1]

What other information is required to deduce the molecular formula of this hydrocarbon?

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