Unsaturated Hydrocarbon Reactions (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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Why are unsaturated hydrocarbons more reactive than saturated hydrocarbons?
Why are unsaturated hydrocarbons more reactive than saturated hydrocarbons?
Double/triple bonds are weaker & break easier
What are the only products of complete combustion of alkenes?
What are the only products of complete combustion of alkenes?
Carbon dioxide and water
What happens to atoms from the added molecule in an addition reaction?
What happens to atoms from the added molecule in an addition reaction?
All become part of the product structure
Which type of catalyst is required for hydrogenation of alkenes?
Which type of catalyst is required for hydrogenation of alkenes?
Metal catalyst (Ni, Pt, Pd, or Rh)
What industrial process uses hydrogenation to convert liquid oils to solid fats?
What industrial process uses hydrogenation to convert liquid oils to solid fats?
Margarine production
What observation indicates a compound is unsaturated when tested with bromine water?
What observation indicates a compound is unsaturated when tested with bromine water?
Bromine water is decolourised
What type of compound is formed when water is added to an alkene?
What type of compound is formed when water is added to an alkene?
An alcohol
According to Markovnikov's rule, where does hydrogen add in an asymmetrical addition?
According to Markovnikov's rule, where does hydrogen add in an asymmetrical addition?
To the carbon with more H atoms already
How many products form when a symmetrical reagent adds to an alkene?
How many products form when a symmetrical reagent adds to an alkene?
Only one possible product
What catalyst is needed for the addition of water to an alkene?
What catalyst is needed for the addition of water to an alkene?
Dilute sulfuric acid