Alkanes

Homologous Series Homo (same) logous a series of organic compounds having the same functional group but with each successive member differing by CH2, molecular formula - the actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule,

Alkanes The classic example is the alkanes CH4 C2H6 General formula - the simplest algebraic formula of a member of a homologous series, ie for an alkane: CnH2n + 2,

Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons Straight chain hydrocarbons A carbon chain – the number of carbons connected by C-C bonds

Alkanes You need to know the first 10

Shapes VSEPR so ………… The tetrahedral arrangement of bonds around the carbon atom occurs in all saturated molecules. In each case the bond angle is ________. Atoms can rotate freely about the carbon-carbon single bonds.