Naming Hydrocarbons (Grade 12 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes
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What elements make up hydrocarbons?
What elements make up hydrocarbons?
Carbon and hydrogen only
What is the general formula for alkanes?
What is the general formula for alkanes?
Which suffix is used for naming alkenes?
Which suffix is used for naming alkenes?
-ene
What is the general formula for alkynes?
What is the general formula for alkynes?
What type of bonds do alkanes contain?
What type of bonds do alkanes contain?
Only single bonds
For alkenes, what must the longest chain contain?
For alkenes, what must the longest chain contain?
The double bond
When numbering, what gets the lowest position number?
When numbering, what gets the lowest position number?
The functional group
How should substituents be listed in a compound name?
How should substituents be listed in a compound name?
In alphabetical order
What prefix is used for a chlorine substituent?
What prefix is used for a chlorine substituent?
chloro
What prefix indicates three identical substituent groups?
What prefix indicates three identical substituent groups?
tri-