Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Alkenes

Alkenes — practice question

Alkenes belong to a homologous series of hydrocarbons.
(a)[2]

Alkenes are obtained by cracking. State what the term cracking means.

(b(i))[1]

Margarine is produced from vegetable oils with a nickel catalyst. Name the additional reactant in this reaction.

(b(ii))[1]

Indicate the sort of chemical reaction that takes place when margarine is made from vegetable oils.

(c)[1]

Ethanol is formed when ethene reacts with steam. Write the equation for this reaction.

(d)[2]

A compound contains $54.5\%$ carbon, $9.10\%$ hydrogen and $36.4\%$ oxygen by mass. Calculate its empirical formula.

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