Snapquiz - Structure of Alkanes and Alkenes

Question 1. Which compounds are formed when propene is burned in a good supply of oxygen?

Carbon dioxide and methane.
Carbon monoxide and water.
Carbon monoxide and methane.
Carbon dioxide and water.

Question 2. If a molecule has four carbon atoms, what should its name start with?

Prop.
Meth.
Eth.
But.

Question 3. If a molecule has two carbon atoms, what should its name start with?

Meth.
Prop.
Eth.
But.

Question 4. What is the general formula for an alkane?

C_nH_2n
C_nH_2n+2
C_nH_n
C_nH_n+2

Question 5. What do we call a series of similar things (such as the alkanes)?

A horologos series.
A homologous series.
A homozygous series.
A homogeneous series.

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