Alkanes (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What does 'saturated' mean for alkanes?
What does 'saturated' mean for alkanes?
Only single C-C bonds, max H atoms
What is the molecular formula of hexane?
What is the molecular formula of hexane?
An alkane has 7 carbon atoms. What is its molecular formula?
An alkane has 7 carbon atoms. What is its molecular formula?
Which stem is used for a 5-carbon chain?
Which stem is used for a 5-carbon chain?
pent-
What ending do alkyl group substituents have?
What ending do alkyl group substituents have?
-yl
When numbering the main chain, what should you ensure?
When numbering the main chain, what should you ensure?
Substituents get lowest possible numbers
In 4-ethyl-2,3-dimethylhexane, why does ethyl come first?
In 4-ethyl-2,3-dimethylhexane, why does ethyl come first?
Ignore 'di-' when alphabetizing
What is the longest continuous carbon chain called?
What is the longest continuous carbon chain called?
Main chain or parent structure
All alkanes end with which suffix?
All alkanes end with which suffix?
-ane
What prefix indicates three identical substituents?
What prefix indicates three identical substituents?
tri-