Questions

Define unsaturated hydrocarbon.

Define saturated hydrocarbon.

Write major uses of propane.

Write major uses of ethane.

Write any three uses of methane gas.

Study the following structural formula of a hydrocarbon and answer the given questions:

1. Write the name of this compound.
2. Is it a saturated hydrocarbon? Write with reason.
3. Which compound will form if one of the hydrogen atoms is replaced with a -OH group in the given compound?

Write the structural formula of ethylene. What type of bond is found between hydrogen and carbon? Why is the bond between its carbon atoms weak?

Name the alcohol used for the following purposes:

• to make formaldehyde
• used in thermometer
• used as an antiseptic
• to prepare alcoholic beverages

Write the molecular formula, condensed formula, and the structural formula of the following compounds:

• Ethylene
• Propene
• Acetylene
• Ethyl Alcohol
• Glycerol

What is alcohol? Write its types on the basis of the hydroxyl group. Also, write their examples along with their molecular formula and the structural formula.