Alkenes (OCR A-Level Chemistry A): Flashcards
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Type of hydrocarbon that alkenes are classified as
Type of hydrocarbon that alkenes are classified as
Unsaturated hydrocarbons
General formula for alkenes with one C=C bond
General formula for alkenes with one C=C bond
Key functional group in alkenes
Key functional group in alkenes
Carbon-carbon double bond (C=C)
Two types of bonds in a C=C double bond
Two types of bonds in a C=C double bond
Sigma bond (σ) and pi bond (π)
How pi bond forms in alkenes
How pi bond forms in alkenes
Sideways/lateral overlap of p-orbitals
Effect of pi bond on rotation around C=C
Effect of pi bond on rotation around C=C
Restricts rotation
Shape around each carbon in C=C double bond
Shape around each carbon in C=C double bond
Trigonal planar
Bond angle in trigonal planar arrangement
Bond angle in trigonal planar arrangement
120°
Number of sigma bonds each C in C=C forms
Number of sigma bonds each C in C=C forms
Three sigma bonds