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Question
The unsaturated hydrocarbons containing a carbon-carbon double bond are called _______.
Options
Alkenes
Alkanes
Alkynes
Alcohol
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Solution
The unsaturated hydrocarbons containing a carbon-carbon double bond are called Alkenes.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Write the molecular formula of the 2nd and 3rd member of the homologous series where the first member is ethyne.
Complete the following table which relates to the homologous series of hydrocarbons.
|
General Formula |
IUPAC name of the homologous series | Characteristic bond type | IUPAC name of the first member of the series |
| `C_nH_(2n-2)` | (A)________ | (B)______ | (C)______ |
| C_nH_(2n+1) | (B)________ | (E)______ | (F)______ |
Fill in the following blank with suitable word:
Ethene and ethyne are examples of ..... hydrocarbons.
What is the next higher homologue of methanol (CH3OH)?
The number of carbon atoms present in the molecule of fifth member of the homologous series of alkynes is:
(a) four
(b) five
(c) six
(d) seven
A colourless organic liquid X of molecular formula C2H4O2 turns blue litmus to red. Another colourless organic liquid Y of molecular formula C3H6O has no action on any litmus but it is used as a nail polish remover. A yet another colourless organic liquid Z of molecular formula C2H6O has also no action on litmus but it is used in tincture of iodine.
(a) Name the liquid X. To which homologous series does it belong? Give the name of another member of this homologous series.
(b) Name the liquid Y. To which homologous series does it belong? Write the name of another member of this homologous series.
(c) Can you name an organic compound having the same molecular formula as liquid Y but which belongs to a different homologous series? What is this homologous series?
(d) Name the liquid Z. To which homologous series does it belong? Write the name of another member of this homologous series.
Give the dot diagram of the first member of the alcohol.
Give the names and the structural formula of the first three members of the homologous series of alkanes.
Write the name and molecular formula of the first member of the homologous series of alkynes.
Why homologous series of carbon compounds are so called? Write chemical formula of two consecutive members of a homologous series and state the part of these compounds that determines their (i) physical properties, and (ii) chemical properties.
What is the difference in the molecular formula of any two adjacent homologues:
(i) In terms of molecular mass
(ii) In terms of number and kind of atoms per molecule?
Haloalkanes react with alkalies to produce alcohol. Give the equation for the preparation of the second member of the homologous series of alcohol. State under what condition the reaction occurs.
The phenomenon in which compounds having different structural formulae have the same molecular formula is called _______.
While going in an increasing order there is a rise in the molecular mass of the consecutive members of the homologous series by _______.
As one ascends in any homologous series, physical properties change gradually.
Write a short note.
Homologous series
Complete the following table for homologous series of alcohols.
| Name | Molecular formula | Condensed structural formula | Number of carbon atom | Number of -CH2- units | Boiling point °C |
| Methanol | CH4O | CH3-OH | 1 | 1 | 63 |
| Ethanol | C2H6O | CH3–CH2-OH | 2 | 2 | 78 |
| Propanol | C3H8O | CH3–CH2–CH2-OH | ______ | ______ | 97 |
| Butanol | C4H10O | CH3–CH2–CH2–CH2–OH | ______ | ______ | 118 |
Which of the following does not belong to the same homologous series?
Name the third homologue of alcohols.
