Based on the molecular formula, determine whether each of the following is an alkane, an alkene, or an alkyne. (Assume that all the compounds are noncyclic and do not contain more than one multiple bond.)
Drag the appropriate compounds to their respective bins.
a. C8H16
​b. C4H6
​c. C7H16
​d. C2H2

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Answer:

a. Alkene

b. Alkyne

c. Alkane

d. Alkyne

Explanation:

Hydrocarbons can be:

  • Alkanes: all single bonds. Have the general formula Cβ‚™Hβ‚‚β‚™β‚Šβ‚‚.
  • Alkenes: have a double bond. Have the general formula Cβ‚™Hβ‚‚β‚™.
  • Alkynes: have a triple bond. Have the formula Cβ‚™Hβ‚‚β‚™β‚‹β‚‚.

a. Cβ‚ˆH₁₆

Alkene. n = 8 and 2n = 2.8 = 16,

​b. Cβ‚„H₆

Alkyne. n = 4 and 2n-2 = 2.4-2 = 6.

​c. C₇H₁₆

Alkane. n = 7 and 2n+2 = 2.7+2 = 16.

​d. Cβ‚‚Hβ‚‚

Alkyne. n = 2 and 2n-2 = 2.2-2 = 2.

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