Hydrocarbons
Out of the two - trans-but-2-ene and cis-but-1-ene, which is more stable and why
Trans-but-2-ene has less heat of hydrogenation than the cis-isomer, therefore it is more stable.
In the trans isomer, the two methyl groups are present on the opposite side as compared to cis-isomer. As a result, the Vander Waal's forces of attraction in trans isomer are less. This means that the trans isomer has less heat of hydrogenation and is more stable than the cis-isomer.
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During the pyrolysis of alkanes C-C bonds break in preference to C-H bond. Why?
Define cracking.
What is the function of iodic acid in the iodination of alkanes? Can we use any other substance in its place?
What is alternation effect?
Arrange the following compounds in order of their increasing boiling points:
n-Pentane, n-Hexane, Ethane, 2-2-Dimethylpentane, 2-Methylpentane.
Why is light or heat necessary to initiate chlorination reaction of alkanes?
What are conformation or rotational isomers?
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