Alkanes

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Alkanes: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Preparation of Alkanes, Halogenation of Alkanes, Nomenclature of Alkanes, Physical Properties of Alkanes, Chemical Properties of Alkanes, Structure of Alkanes, Isomerism in Alkanes and, Aromatisation of Alkanes

Important Questions on Alkanes

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Equilibrium constant for above reaction is :

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Which of the following compounds does not dissolve in conc. H2SO4 even on warming?

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The highest boiling point is expected for –

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1-bromo-3-chlorocyclobutane is treated with two equivalents of Na in the presence of dry ether. Which of the following will be formed?

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How many chiral compounds are possible on mono chlorination of 2-methyl butane?

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The compound with highest boiling point is –

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When cyclohexane is poured on water, it floats, because –

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The compound which has one isopropyl group, is –

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C2  is rotated  120° aboutC2C3 bond. The resulting conformer is

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The stable conformer of ethane is

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Only two isomeric monochloro derivatives are possible for

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CH3CH2CH=CH2 contains X number of allylic hydrogen and CH3CH=CHCH3 contains Y number of allylic hydrogen.The number of structural isomers of C6H14 are

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What is value of the bond angle in alkane.

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The ethane molecule gains thermal or kinetic energy sufficient to overcome the energy barrier 12.5 kJ mol-1through intramolecular collisions.

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Of all the conformations of ethane, the _____ form has the least torsional strain and the eclipsed form, the maximum torsional strain.

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Define torsional angle.

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Nearly all alkanes have densities less than 1.0 g/mL.

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Describe the reason for a low density of alkanes.

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Which of the following alkanes has the highest density.

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Number of possible position isomers for trimethylcyclohexane is_____.