Question

Identify the Following as either Alkanes, alkynes or alkenes

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

To solve this problem use the general formulas for Alkanes, Alkenes, and Alkynes.

Alkanes           Cn H(2n + 2)

Alkenes           Cn H (2n)              "n" is the number of Carbons

Alkynes            Cn H (2n - 2)

a) CH₄             C₁ H 2(1) +2   = C₁H₂ + ₂ = CH₄       Alkane

b) C₂H₄            C₂ H₂(₂)                                           Alkene

c) C₃H₆             C(₃) H₂ (₃)                                        Alkene

d) C₂H₂            C₂ H₂(₂) - 2  = C₂H₄ - ₂ = C₂H₂        Alkyne

e) C₁₀H₂₂          C₁₀ H₂(₁₁)                                          Alkene

Answer 2

1) CH4: alkane

2) C2H4: alkene

3) C3H6: alkene

4) C2H2: alkyne

5) C10H22: alkane