Hydrocarbons (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards

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Compounds of only C and H atoms

Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons with only single bonds

Alkanes (saturated)

General formula of alkanes

CnH2n+2C_nH_{2n+2}

Hydrocarbons with one C=C bond

Alkenes (unsaturated)

General formula of alkenes

CnH2nC_nH_{2n}

Same formula, different structure

Structural isomers

Number of valence electrons in carbon

Four

Trend in boiling point as alkane chain lengthens

Increases

Products of complete alkane combustion

CO2CO_2 and H2OH_2O

Bromine water test result with alkenes

Orange to colourless

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