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Ch.3 - Molecules and Compounds
Tro - Chemistry: A Molecular Approach 6th Edition
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Capitolo 3, Problema 111

Classify each hydrocarbon as an alkane, alkene, or alkyne. a. H2C=CH−CH3 b. H3C−CH2−CH3 c. HC≡C−CH3 d. H3C−CH2−CH2−CH3

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Step 1: Understand the definitions of each hydrocarbon type: an alkane contains only single bonds (C−C), an alkene contains at least one double bond (C=C), and an alkyne contains at least one triple bond (C≡C).
Step 2: Examine the structure of compound (a) H2C=CH−CH3. Identify the presence of a double bond (C=C) between the first two carbon atoms, which classifies it as an alkene.
Step 3: Look at compound (b) H3C−CH2−CH3. Notice that all carbon-carbon bonds are single bonds (C−C), so this compound is an alkane.
Step 4: Analyze compound (c) HC≡C−CH3. The triple bond (C≡C) between the first two carbons indicates this is an alkyne.
Step 5: For compound (d) H3C−CH2−CH2−CH3, observe that all bonds between carbons are single bonds, so this is an alkane.

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Hydrocarbons are organic compounds made of carbon and hydrogen atoms. They are classified based on the types of bonds between carbon atoms: alkanes have only single bonds, alkenes contain at least one double bond, and alkynes have at least one triple bond. Recognizing these bonds is key to classification.
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Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons with only single bonds between carbon atoms. Their general formula is CnH2n+2. They are typically less reactive and are named with the suffix '-ane'. Examples include methane (CH4) and propane (C3H8).
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