Chapter 12, Problem 12.83E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

Whether the given general formula is used to characterize (1) an alkane, (2) an alkene with one $\text{C}=\text{C}$ bond, and (3) an alkyne with one $\text{C}\equiv \text{C}$ bond is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Alkanes are the saturated hydrocarbons which only contain single carbon-carbon bonds while alkenes are the unsaturated hydrocarbons which contain one or more double bonds. One or more triple bonds are present in case of alkynes.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Whether the given general formula is used to characterize (1) an alkane, (2) an alkene with one $\text{C}=\text{C}$ bond, and (3) an alkyne with one $\text{C}\equiv \text{C}$ bond is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Alkanes are the saturated hydrocarbons which only contain single carbon-carbon bonds while alkenes are the unsaturated hydrocarbons which contain one or more double bonds. One or more triple bonds are present in case of alkynes.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

Whether the given general formula is used to characterize (1) an alkane, (2) an alkene with one $\text{C}=\text{C}$ bond, and (3) an alkyne with one $\text{C}\equiv \text{C}$ bond is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Alkanes are the saturated hydrocarbons which only contain single carbon-carbon bonds while alkenes are the unsaturated hydrocarbons which contain one or more double bonds. One or more triple bonds are present in case of alkynes.