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Alkanes, Cycloalkanes, and Functional Groups

This worksheet covers the nomenclature, structure, and properties of alkanes, cycloalkanes, and common organic functional groups.

Grade 12 Science ChemistryAlkanes Cycloalkanes and Functional Groups
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Alkanes, Cycloalkanes, and Functional Groups

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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer. Show all your work for calculations and draw structures clearly.

1. Which of the following is the general formula for an alkane?

a

CnH2n

b

CnH2n+2

c

CnH2n-2

d

CnHn

2. What is the correct IUPAC name for the following compound?

CH3-CH2-CH(CH3)-CH2-CH3
a

2-methylpentane

b

3-methylpentane

c

2-ethylbutane

d

methylpentane

1. Cycloalkanes are   hydrocarbons containing carbon atoms joined in a ring.

2. The general formula for a cycloalkane is  .

1. Draw the condensed structural formula for 2-butanol and identify the functional group.

2. Explain how the presence of a hydroxyl group (-OH) influences the physical properties of an organic compound compared to a similar alkane.

Match each functional group with its corresponding class of organic compound.

1. -COOH

 

a. Ether

2. -CHO

 

b. Carboxylic acid

3. -OH

 

c. Aldehyde

4. -O-

 

d. Alcohol

1. Butane and 2-methylpropane are structural isomers.

T

True

F

False