Hydrocarbons: alkanes, alkenes and alkynes

Question 1 of 10

The main reaction of alkanes with chlorine in sunlight is

Question 2 of 10

Describe the laboratory preparation of ethyne and give two of its properties and two uses.

Question 3 of 10

The complete combustion of methane produces

Question 4 of 10

(a) What is cracking? (b) Write an equation for the cracking of decane, C₁₀H₂₂, to give octane and ethene. (c) State two reasons why cracking is important.

Question 5 of 10

Alkanes are described as saturated because

Question 6 of 10

Ethene reacts with steam (phosphoric acid catalyst) to form

Question 7 of 10

Fractional distillation of crude oil separates it into fractions based on

Question 8 of 10

Carbon monoxide is poisonous because it

Question 9 of 10

Explain the fractional distillation of crude oil. Name four fractions and give one use of each.

Question 10 of 10

Ethyne is prepared by adding water to calcium ___.