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Organic and Biochemical Molecules
Ch. 21
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Chemical Engineering
Undergraduate 3
03/05/2012

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Term



Alkane


 

Definition

All single C-C bonds

 


CnH2n+2

 

 

Term



Nomenclature of Alkanes

(suffix)

Definition

Met1, et2, prop3, but4, pent5, hex6 ...

 

-ane suffix

 

-yl suffix on substituents

 

- di, tri... used for repeated substituents

 

Term



Nomenclature of Alkanes

(# and others)

Definition

- Minimize # location of substituent

 

 - Δ cyclopropane (CnH2n)

- ■ cyclobutane (CnH2n)


- start numbering it from shortest branch


- CFxCl4-x : CFC, banned coolant


Term



Alkanes

(fun facts)

Definition

- Combust at right temperature;

 

- Low mass alkanes are commonly used gases;

 

- Cyclic alkanes are more reactive than normal ones.

Term



Alkanes

(examples)

 

Definition

 [image]n-pentane


[image]2-Methylbutane

Term



Hydrogenation

Definition

- Add H2 with help of a catalyst


- From sp2 to sp3

 

- Ex: from C2H4 C2H6

 

- Dehydrogenation: opposite

 

Term



Alkenes

 

Definition

- CnH2n


- C=C bond

 

Term



Alkenes

(suffix)

 

Definition

- -ene suffix

 

- cis: similar substituents on the same side

 

- trans: similar substituents on opp. sides

 

 

 

Term



Alkenes

(#s & others)

Definition

- Must indicate location of = bond and;

 

- minimize # for location of = bond;

 

Term



Alkenes

(examples 1)

Definition
[image]ethene
[image]1-butene
Term



Alkenes

(examples 2)

Definition

[image]4-methyl cyclopentane

 

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