Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Alkenes

Alkenes — practice question

The question focuses on alkanes and alkenes.
(a)[2]

State two further characteristics of a homologous series.

(b(i))[1]

Explain how Fig. 4.1 indicates that butane is a saturated compound.

(b(ii))[1]

Give the structural formula for butane.

(c(i))[1]

State one use for the naphtha fraction.

(c(ii))[2]

Construct the symbol equation for the cracking of nonane when propane and ethene are the only products.

(d(i))[1]

Name the kind of chemical reaction that occurs.

(d(ii))[1]

State the role of the ultraviolet light in this reaction.

(d(iii))[3]

Calculate the enthalpy change for this reaction in kJ/mol from the bond energies in Table 4.1.

(e)[1]

Explain how the equation $\text{C}_2\text{H}_4+\text{Cl}_2\rightarrow\text{C}_2\text{H}_4\text{Cl}_2$ demonstrates that this reaction is an addition reaction.

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