Write the general formulae of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes.
Part 1: Alkanes
Part 2: Alkenes
Part 3: Alkynes
(a) Give the general formula of an : (i) alkane (ii) alkene (iii) alkyne. (b) Classify the following compounds as alkanes, alkenes and alkynes : C2H4, C3H4, C4H8, C5H12, C5H8, C3H8, C6H6
Why are certain compounds called hydrocarbons? Write the general formula for the homologous series of alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes and also draw the structure of the first member of each series. Write the name of the reaction that converts alkenes into alkanes and also write a chemical equation to show the necessary conditions for the reaction to occur.