The Alkenes (Leaving Cert Chemistry): Quizzes
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What type of hydrocarbon are alkenes?
What type of hydrocarbon are alkenes?
Unsaturated hydrocarbons
What is the general formula for alkenes?
What is the general formula for alkenes?
Which bond in the C=C double bond is weaker and more reactive?
Which bond in the C=C double bond is weaker and more reactive?
Pi bond
What suffix change occurs when naming alkenes compared to alkanes?
What suffix change occurs when naming alkenes compared to alkanes?
-ane to -ene
By what unit does each member of the alkene homologous series differ?
By what unit does each member of the alkene homologous series differ?
What is the bond angle at carbon atoms with four single bonds in alkenes?
What is the bond angle at carbon atoms with four single bonds in alkenes?
109.5°
What is the bond angle at carbon atoms in the C=C double bond?
What is the bond angle at carbon atoms in the C=C double bond?
120°
What type of hybridisation occurs at carbons involved in the double bond?
What type of hybridisation occurs at carbons involved in the double bond?
sp² hybridisation
What is the molecular formula of cyclohexene?
What is the molecular formula of cyclohexene?
Why does geometric isomerism occur in alkenes?
Why does geometric isomerism occur in alkenes?
No rotation around C=C double bond
In a cis isomer, where are identical groups located?
In a cis isomer, where are identical groups located?
Same side of double bond
Which properties differ between cis and trans isomers?
Which properties differ between cis and trans isomers?
Physical properties