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Naming and drawing Alkanes
Question 1
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Question 4
4.

For the next few questions, draw the alkane using the "edit background". One of these is named incorrectly. Once you find the incorrect one, also re-name it.
a) Ethane

Question 5
5.

For the next few questions, draw the alkane using the "edit background". One of these is named incorrectly. Once you find the incorrect one, also re-name it.
b) 2-methyl propane

Question 6
6.

For the next few questions, draw the alkane using the "edit background". One of these is named incorrectly. Once you find the incorrect one, also re-name it.
c) 3-ethyl 2-methyl hexane

Question 7
7.

For the next few questions, draw the alkane using the "edit background". One of these is named incorrectly. Once you find the incorrect one, also re-name it.
d) 2,2,3-trimethyl pentane

Question 8
8.

For the next few questions, draw the alkane using the "edit background". One of these is named incorrectly. Once you find the incorrect one, also re-name it.
d) 2-ethyl heptane

Question 9
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Name the following molecule:

Question 10
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Name the following molecule:

Question 11
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Question 14
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The prefix for 6 carbons is hex-
True
False
The prefix for 3 carbons is but-
True
False
The general formula for alkanes is:
CnH2n
CnH2n+2
CnH2-n
CnH2nx2
Refer to the following diagram of two neighbouring molecules. What is the name of the secondary interaction between these two molecules?
Intermolecular forces, duh!
I though we did have to do this ever again.
Dipole-dipole bonding.
Hydrogen bonding, to be specific.
Hydrocarbons, such as alkanes, are non-soluble in water and do not form H+ bonds
True
False
Physical properties relate to the molecules structure and their secondary interactions
True
False
For compounds with identical functional groups, the boiling point decreases as the carbon chain length increases
True
False