Hydrocarbon Practice Problems

Without drawing their structures, classify each of the following compounds as an alkane, alkene, or alkyne. Assuming that only one multiple bond is present and all are noncyclical.

a. C₉H₁₆ 

b. C₄H₈ 

c. C₈H₁₆ 

d. C₆H₁₄ 

Identify the empirical and molecular formulas for the structure below: 

Identify the molecule below that is most soluble in benzene or pentane. 

Acetic acid (CH₃CO₂H) or Octanoic acid (CH₃(CH₂)₆CO₂H)

Arrange the following molecules in order of decreasing boiling point:

A) 

B)

C)

D)