Theory Questions – Hydrocarbons

Theory Questions – Hydrocarbons:

(1). Define the following terms:

(a). Hydrocarbon
(b). Homologous series
(c). Isomerism

2(a). Differentiate between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons
(b). State three properties of a homologous series
(c). Draw the structures and the name of the isomers of hexane

3. Write the structural formula for each of the following:

(a). 2,2,4-trimethyloctane
(b). 2,3-dimethylbutane
(c). 2,3-dimethyl-5-ethylheptane

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