Explore the properties, nomenclature, physical and chemical properties, and reactions of alkanes and alkenes. Understand the difference between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons.
Alkanes: Alkanes are hydrocarbons consisting of only single bonds between carbon atoms. They are saturated hydrocarbons, meaning they have the maximum number of hydrogen atoms possible. General formula: CnH2n+2. Alkanes are relatively unreactive compared to alkenes and alkynes. Examples: Methane (CH4), Ethane (C2H6), Propane (C3H8). Alkenes: Alkenes are hydrocarbons containing at least one carb...…
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