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Chemistry: Chapter 22 Alkanes and alkenes

Multiple-choice questions
Section 22.1
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Which of the following compounds is saturated?
A. B.

C. D.

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Which of the following structural formulae represents an unsaturated hydrocarbon?
A. B.

C. D.

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Which of the following formulae represent(s) a saturated straight-chain hydrocarbon?
(1) C3H6 Y Cultin +2
(2) C3H8 ~
(3) C4H10 ~
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only D

Section 22.2
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Which of the following statements about the gradual change in properties as the
number of carbon atoms in the members of the alkane series are INCORRECT?
(1) The reactivity with acids decreases.
(2) The molecular mass increases.
(3) The boiling point decreases.

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A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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The following equation shows the complete combustion of propane.
C3H8(g) + xO2(g) → yCO2(g) + zH2O(l)
Which of the following combinations is correct?
x y z
A. 4 3 2
B. 5 3 4
C. 6 5 2
D. 7 5 4
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Which of the following substances are NOT produced during the combustion of
alkanes?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Hydrogen
D. Water
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Which of the following statements about alkanes is correct?
A. They have the same molecular formula.
B. They are unsaturated hydrocarbons.
C. They can undergo addition reaction.
D. They can undergo substitution reaction.
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Which of the following statements about substitution reaction are correct?
(1) It is the process of breaking down large molecules into smaller ones.
(2) It involves chemical change.
(3) The reaction between methane and bromine (dissolved in an organic solvent) in
the presence of light is a substitution reaction.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only

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C. (2) and (3) only

D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following are substitution reactions?
(1) CH4 + 4Cl2 → CCl4 + 4HCl
(2) CH4 + 2Cl2 → C + 4HCl
(3) CH2Br2 + Br2 → CHBr3 + HBr
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following statements about the reaction of propane with bromine
(dissolved in an organic solvent) are correct?
(1) The reaction does not occur in darkness.
(2) The reaction is a substitution reaction.
(3) The colour of the reaction mixture fades.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following compounds are the products of the reaction between chlorine
(dissolved in an organic solvent) and methane under sunlight?
(1) CH3Cl
(2) CHCl3
(3) CCl4
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Excess methane reacts with bromine in the presence of light to give a mixture of
products. Which of the following compounds is the major product?

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A. Bromomethane
B. Dibromomethane
C. Tribromomethane
D. Tetrabromomethane
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In the presence of light, which of the following reaction mixtures will give the
if ar in excess + after frmony
greatest amount of CH3Cl? CHUT Un CHsUz easily attacked by
othe chlorine radicals
A. 1 mole of methane and 5 moles of chlorine
CHIC Cells -facoved
B. 1 mole of methane and 1 mole of chlorine -

if methas in excess , coloure

radicals will not chance to
C. 5 moles of methane and 1 mole of chlorine milide us methane molecules
D. The above mixture gives equal amounts of CH3Cl. yield of His 24

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Which of the following statements about the propagation step of the chlorination of
ethane are correct?
(1) It involves the breaking of covalent bonds.
(2) It involves the formation of covalent bonds.
(3) It involves the formation of free radicals.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Section 22.3
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Which of the following statements about the cracking of alkane is INCORRECT?
A. It is a chemical change.
B. It is carried out in the absence of oxygen. ~
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C. Unsaturated hydrocarbons are produced.
D. Carbon dioxide is produced. Or is absem
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Which of the following are the reasons for cracking heavy oil fractions?
(1) Heavy oil fractions are in less demand and so they are cracked to produce extra
petrol.
(2) Cracking produces alkenes, which can be used to make many useful organic
compounds.

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(3) Cracking can separate oil fractions with different boiling point ranges.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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The following diagram shows a fractionating column in oil refining.
fraction W

fraction X

fraction Y
fraction Z
crude oil

Which of the following fractions can be cracked to produce more useful products?
(1) Fraction X
(2) Fraction Y
(3) Fraction Z
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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The equation below shows the cracking of a hydrocarbon.
C20H42 → X + 2C4H8 + H2
What is the molecular formula of compound X?
A. C12H24
B. C12H26
C. C16H34
D. C16H32
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Upon cracking, one molecule of octane (C8H18) gives two molecules of ethene and
one molecule of Y. Which of the following is the possible skeletal formula of Y?
A. B.
C. D.
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Consider the following process.

catalyst
C8H18 C6H14 + Y
heat

Which of the following combinations is correct?

Y Process
A. An alkene Cracking
B. An alkene Fractional distillation
C. An alkane Cracking
D. An alkane Fractional distillation
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C18H38 is cracked to C9H20, C4H10, C and 2X when heated with a catalyst. Which of
the following substances would X be?
A. C2H4
B. C2H6
C. C3H8
D. C4H8
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A long-chain alkane, heptadecane (C17H36), is cracked. One possible reaction can be
represented by the following equation:
C17H36 → X + Y + Z + C
In the equation, X and Y are saturated hydrocarbons and Z is an unsaturated
hydrocarbon. Which of the following combinations is INCORRECT?
X Y Z
A. C4H10 C9H20 C3H6
B. C5H12 C9H18 C2H4
C. C9H20 C3H8 C4H8
D. C6H14 C8H18 C2H4
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The following equation represents the cracking of a straight-chained alkane.
C22H46 → 2X + 3Y
It is known that Y reacts with bromine to give a steamy fume. Which of the following
is the possible chemical formula of Y?
A. C4H8
B. C4H10
C. C5H10
D. C5H12
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The following diagram shows the cracking of paraffin.

broken pieces of porous pot

glass wool soaked

with paraffin heat
tube X tube Y
universal bromine (dissolved in
indicator tetrachloromethane)

Which of the following statements about the experiment is/are correct?

(1) Universal indicator in tube X turns red.
(2) The bromine solution in tube Y is decolorized.
(3) The broken pieces of porous pot can be replaced by aluminium oxide.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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The following diagram shows the set-up of an experiment.

pumice stones

glass wool soaked

with kerosene heat

solution X

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Which of the following combinations about solution X is correct?

Solution X Colour change
A. Acidified potassium dichromate From orange to green
B. Acidified potassium permanganate From purple to colourless
C. Bromine From colourless to red-orange
D. Phenolphthalein From pink to colourless
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Which of the following is NOT the safety precaution for cracking experiment in the
school laboratory?
A. Wear safety goggles.
B. Perform the experiment in the fume cupboard.
C. Heat the catalyst evenly.
D. Stop heating before pulling the delivery tube out of the water.
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Section 22.4
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Which of the following statements about propene are correct?
(1) The chemical formula of propene is C3H8.
(2) It is an unsaturated hydrocarbon.
(3) It has the same number of carbon atoms as propane.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Organic compound G is an acid and can decolorize bromine (dissolved in an organic
solvent) in the dark. Which of the following formulae may G be?
A. CH3CH2CH=CH2
B. CH3CH2CH2CO2H
C. CH3CH2CO2CH3
D. CH2=CHCH2CO2H
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Which of the following statements about ethene and ethane is correct?
A. They can undergo addition reaction with halogens (dissolved in an organic
solvent).

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B. They can undergo substitution reaction with halogens.

C. They can undergo combustion to give carbon dioxide and water.
D. They can be oxidized by acidified potassium permanganate solution.
ethane X react
permanganate
us audited potassium
solution
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Which of the following methods can be used to distinguish between ethane and
ethene?
(1) Bubbling the gases into bromine (dissolved in an organic solvent) in the dark.
(2) Bubbling the gases into universal indicator.
(3) Bubbling the gases into acidified potassium permanganate solution.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Which
we
of the following statements about two straight-chain hydrocarbons C6H12 and
all
C7H16 is correct?
A. They belong to the same homologous series.
liquid
B. They are gases at room conditions.
Cli2
C. They can undergo addition reaction.
D. They can undergo redox reaction.
D
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Consider the following reaction:

Which of the following types of reaction is/are involved in the above reaction?
(1) Addition reaction
(2) Substitution reaction
(3) Redox reaction
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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Which of the following statements concerning the reaction of chlorine with propene
is/are correct?
(1) The reaction is an addition reaction.
(2) 1,3-dichloropropane is the organic product of the reaction.
(3) Sunlight is required for the reaction to occur.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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Which of the following compounds is the product of the following reaction?

A. B.

C. D.

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Which of the following compounds is the product of the reaction between
1-chlorobut-2-ene and bromine?
A. B.

C. D.

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Gas A is bubbled into B as shown in the following diagram. B shows a colour change.

Which of the following combinations is correct?

A B
(1) Ammonia Dilute sulphuric acid
(2) Propene Acidified potassium permanganate solution
(3) Carbon dioxide Phenolphthalein
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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1 mole of an alkene reacts completely with 2 moles of chlorine. Which of the
following is probably the structure of the alkene?
A. B.
C. D.
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Consider the following compound.

(a) What is the systematic name of the compound?

A. 1-chloro-5-hydroxylpenta-1,3-diene
B. 5-chloro-1-hydroxylpenta-2,4-diene
C. 1-chloropen-1,3-dien-5-ol
D. 5-chloropen-2,4-dien-1-ol
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(b) Which of the following statements about the compound is correct?
A. It is a saturated compound.
B. It is a hydrocarbon.

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C. It is an alkali.
D. It can decolorize bromine solution in the dark.
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What is the systematic name of the product for the reaction between but-2-ene and
acidified potassium permanganate solution?
A. Butan-1-ol
B. Butan-2-ol
C. Butane-1,2-diol
D. Butane-2,3-diol
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Sections 44.1−44.2
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Which of the following conditions are required for alkanes to undergo substitution
reactions with bromine?
(1) Sunlight
(2) High temperature
(3) High pressure
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following compounds is the major product of the reaction between
excess methane and chlorine?
A. Chloromethane
B. Dichloromethane
C. Trichloromethane
D. Tetrachloromethane
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Which of the following compounds are the products from the reaction between
methane and chlorine in the presence of light?
(1) Chloromethane
(2) Chloroform
(3) Hydrogen chloride
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B. (1) and (3) only

C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following statements about the substitution reaction between propane
and chlorine are correct?
(1) It does not take place in the dark. ~
(2) It involves the breaking of C−H bonds in the initiation step. X

(3) Hydrogen chloride is one of the products of the reaction. ~

A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
B-
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Which of the following statements about the substitution reaction between methane
and chlorine are correct?
(1) The product of the reaction is a mixture of chloroalkanes.
(2) The major product is tetrachloromethane if excess chlorine is used.
(3) Free radicals are produced during the reaction.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Ethane gas and chlorine gas are allowed to react. Which of the following statements
about the reaction is/are correct?
(1) It is a substitution reaction.
(2) It is a polymerization reaction. X
(3) It is a chain reaction.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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Section 44.3
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Which of the following compounds is the major product of the addition reaction
between hydrogen chloride and propene?
A. 1-chloropropane
B. 2-chloropropane
C. 1,2-dichloropropane
D. 2,2-dichloropropane
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Which of the following combinations about addition reactions is correct?
Addition reaction Major product
A. CH3CH=CH2 + HBr CH3CH2CH2Br
B. (CH3)2C=CH2 + HBr (CH3)3CBr
C. BrCH=CH2 + HBr BrCH2CH2Br
D. (CH3)3CCH=CH2 + HBr (CH3)3CCH2CH2Br
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Which of the following statements about but-1-ene are correct?
(1) It reacts with hydrogen chloride to give 1-chlorobutane as the major product.
(2) It can decolorize acidified potassium permanganate solution.
(3) It undergoes hydrogenation in the presence of platinum.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following compounds is the major product of the reaction between
2,5-dimethylhex-2,4-diene and excess hydrogen bromide?
A. 3,5-dibromo-2,5-dimethylhexane
B. 2,4-dibromo-2,5-dimethylhexane
C. 3,4-dibromo-2,5-dimethylhexane
D. 2,5-dibromo-2,5-dimethylhexane
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Hydrogen bromide is allowed to react with excess 2,4,7,7-tetramethylhept-2,4-diene:

+ HBr

Which of the following compounds is/are the possible major product(s) of the
reaction?
(1)

(2)

(3)

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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Which of the following can be classified as addition reactions?
(1) Reaction between methane and chlorine
(2) Reaction between ethene and hydrogen
(3) Reaction between chloroethene and hydrogen chloride
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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Which of the following statements about propene are correct?
(1) It reacts with hydrogen in the presence of platinum to give propane.
(2) It reacts with hydrogen chloride to give 1-chloropropane as the major product.
(3) It decolorizes bromine solution in the dark.
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B. (1) and (3) only

C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following compounds is the major product for the reaction between
2-methylpropene and hydrogen chloride?
A. 1-chloro-2-methylpropane CHs
B. 1,2-dichloro-2-methylpropane S

C-0-f MU
C. 2-chloro-2-methylpropane
D. 2-methylpropane
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Which of the following compounds is the product for the reaction between
penta-1,4-diene and excess bromine?
A. 1,2-dibromopentane
B. 2,4-dibromopentane
C. 4,5-dibromopentane
D. 1,2,4,5-tetrabromopentane
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Which of the following compounds is the major product for the reaction between
buta-1,3-diene and hydrogen iodide?
A. 1,4-diiodobutane
B 2,4-diiodobutane C 1 1 =2
=
-

C. 1,3-diiodobutane
D. 2,3-diiodobutane
D
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Which of the following reactions are addition reactions?
(1) CH2=CHCH=CH2 + HI
(2) CH3CH2CH2CH3 + Cl2
(3) CH2=CHCH2CH3 + H2
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Consider the following compound:

Which of the following statements about the compound is INCORRECT?

A. The systematic name of the compound is 2,3-dichloropropene.
B. The compound is insoluble in water.
C. It reacts with hydrogen bromide to give 1-bromo-2,3-dichloropropane as the
major product.
D. It reacts with chlorine (dissolved in an organic solvent) to give a
1,2,2,3-tetrachloropropane.

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Which of the following statements about propene is correct?
A. It can decolorize acidified potassium dichromate solution.
B. It can be prepared by heating propan-1-ol with dilute sulphuric acid.
C. It reacts with hydrogen in the presence of platinum to give propane.
D. It reacts with hydrogen chloride to give 1-chloropropane as the major
product.
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Chemistry: Chapter 22 Alkanes and alkenes
Combined Science (Chemistry Part): Chapter 22 Alkanes and alkenes

Structured questions
Sections 22.1−22.2
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The table below shows some information of the first four members of the alkane
series.

Formula Relative molecular mass Boiling point (C)

CH4 16.0 −161
C2H6 30.0 −89
C3H8 44.0 −42
C4H10 58.0 −0.5

(a) Alkanes are hydrocarbons. What is meant by ‘hydrocarbons’? (1 mark)

(b) (i) What is the general formula of alkanes? (1 mark)

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