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Which hydrocarbon class has the highest carbon-to-hydrogen ratio?
Alkynes (\( \ce{C_nH_{2n-2}} \)) have the highest C:H ratio (e.g., \( \ce{C2H2} \) is 1:1) compared to alkanes (\( \ce{C_nH_{2n+2}} \)) or alkenes (\( \ce{C_nH_{2n}} \)).
A hydrocarbon with 7 carbon atoms and 12 hydrogen atoms has one ring. What is its IUPAC name?
\( \ce{C7H12} \) with one ring and one degree of unsaturation suggests cycloheptene, a seven-membered ring with one double bond.
Which hydrocarbon is used as a domestic fuel with the least pollution?
LPG, primarily butane (\( \ce{C4H10} \)), is used as a domestic fuel and produces the least pollution compared to kerosene or coal gas.
Which hydrocarbon would require the least amount of oxygen per carbon atom for complete combustion?
Benzene (\( \ce{C6H6} \)) requires 15/2 \( \ce{O2} \) for 6 carbons (1.25 \( \ce{O2} \)/C), less than alkanes like \( \ce{C6H14} \) (19/2 \( \ce{O2} \), 1.58 \( \ce{O2} \)/C).
What is the hybridization of carbon atoms in alkanes?
In alkanes, carbon atoms form four single bonds, resulting in \( sp^3 \) hybridization, as seen in their tetrahedral structure.
Which group activates the benzene ring towards electrophilic substitution?
The \( -\ce{NH2} \) group increases electron density on the benzene ring via resonance, activating it for electrophilic substitution.
Which hydrocarbon is a liquid at room temperature?
Hexane (\( \ce{C6H14} \)), with 6 carbons, is a liquid at room temperature (boiling point ~68°C), unlike lower alkanes which are gases.
Which hydrocarbon has the molecular formula \( \ce{C3H4} \)?
Propyne (\( \ce{CH3C#CH} \)) is an alkyne with the formula \( \ce{C3H4} \), fitting \( \ce{C_nH_{2n-2}} \).
What is the \( \ce{C-H} \) bond length in alkanes?
In alkanes, the \( \ce{C-H} \) bond length is 112 pm, formed by the overlap of \( sp^3 \) and \( s \) orbitals.
What is the effect of unsaturation on the reactivity of hydrocarbons?
Unsaturation (double or triple bonds) increases reactivity due to the presence of π bonds, which are more reactive than sigma bonds.
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