Alkanes formula
C(n)H(2n+2)
prefixes
meth
eth
pro
but
pent
Alkane + oxygen
= Carbon di/monoxide + water
Alkenes formula
C(n)H(2n)
How do alkenes react
Addition reaction
Alcohols formula
C(n)H(2n+1)OH
alcohol combustion
= water + carbon dioxide
(incomplete)
= water + carbon monoxide + carbon
Carboxylic acids formula
C(n)H(2n-1)COOH
How are carboxylic acids made
alcohol oxidised
What is crude oil and how is it separated
Mixture of hydrocarbons, fractional distillation