Alkanes and Alkenes
Chemistry · JC 2 · Introduction to Organic Chemistry & Hydrocarbons · 2.º Período

Alkanes and Alkenes

Examines the relatively unreactive nature of alkanes and the more reactive nature of alkenes, focusing on free-radical substitution and electrophilic addition mechanisms.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesSyllabus 8873 Section 5.2(a)Syllabus 8873 Section 5.2(b)

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Examines the relatively unreactive nature of alkanes and the more reactive nature of alkenes, focusing on free-radical substitution and electrophilic addition mechanisms.

Key Questions

  1. What are the characteristic reactions of alkanes, such as free-radical substitution?
  2. How do alkenes undergo electrophilic addition reactions?
  3. How does the structure of alkenes contribute to cis-trans isomerism?

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