Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
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Chapter 18 - Organic Chemistry - Exercises - Problems - Page 682: 36

Answer

a) Alkene b) Alkyne c) Alkane d) Alkene

Work Step by Step

a) The general formula for an alkene is $C_{n}H_{2n}$.If we compare this with $C_{3}H_{6}$, we will find that when n$=$3, so it satisfies the general formula of an alkene. b) The general formula for an alkyne is $C_{n}H_{2n-2}$.If we compare this with $C_{6}H_{10}$, we will find that when n$=$6, so it satisfies the general formula of an alkyne. c) The general formula for an alkane is $C_{n}H_{2n+2}$.If we compare this with $C_{3}H_{8}$, we will find that when n$=$3, so it satisfies the general formula of an alkane. d) The general formula for an alkene is $C_{n}H_{2n}$.If we compare this with $C_{5}H_{10}$, we will find that when n$=$5, so it satisfies the general formula of an alkene.
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