Reactions of Alkenes (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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Why are alkenes more reactive than alkanes?
Why are alkenes more reactive than alkanes?
The bond electrons are accessible
How many product molecules form in an addition reaction of an alkene?
How many product molecules form in an addition reaction of an alkene?
One product molecule
What happens to the bond during an addition reaction?
What happens to the bond during an addition reaction?
It becomes a single bond
Which catalyst is used in the hydrogenation of alkenes?
Which catalyst is used in the hydrogenation of alkenes?
Nickel
What observation confirms an alkene in the bromine test?
What observation confirms an alkene in the bromine test?
Red-orange color disappears rapidly
What is the product when ethene reacts with bromine?
What is the product when ethene reacts with bromine?
1,2-dibromoethane
What happens when asymmetrical alkenes react with hydrogen halides?
What happens when asymmetrical alkenes react with hydrogen halides?
Two isomeric products form
Which catalyst is used for hydration of ethene to ethanol?
Which catalyst is used for hydration of ethene to ethanol?
Phosphoric acid ()
What are the products when alkenes burn in excess oxygen?
What are the products when alkenes burn in excess oxygen?
Carbon dioxide and water
What type of compound forms when an unsaturated alkene undergoes addition?
What type of compound forms when an unsaturated alkene undergoes addition?
A saturated compound