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9.1 Classification of Hydrocarbons

  • Hydrocarbons are classified into three main categories: Saturated (alkanes and cycloalkanes), Unsaturated (alkenes and alkynes), and Aromatic (benzene derivatives)
  • Saturated hydrocarbons contain only single C-C bonds and follow the formula CnH2n+2 for alkanes and CnH2n for cycloalkanes
  • Unsaturated hydrocarbons contain double or triple bonds: alkenes (C=C) have formula CnH2n, alkynes (C≡C) have formula CnH2n-2
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9.2 Alkanes - Structure and Properties

  • Alkanes have sp³ hybridized carbon atoms with tetrahedral geometry (bond angle 109°28')
  • All C-C bonds are 1.54 Å long and C-H bonds are 1.09 Å long
  • Alkanes exhibit chain isomerism starting from C₄H₁₀ (butane has 2 isomers, pentane has 3, hexane has 5)
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9.2 Alkane Preparation Methods

  • Hydrogenation of alkenes/alkynes: R-CH=CH-R' + H₂ → R-CH₂-CH₂-R' (Pt/Pd/Ni catalyst)
  • Reduction of alkyl halides: R-X + H₂ → R-H + HX (Zn/HCl)
  • Wurtz reaction: 2R-X + 2Na → R-R + 2NaX (dry ether, gives even-carbon alkanes)
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9.2 Alkane Chemical Reactions

  • Halogenation follows free radical mechanism: Initiation (Cl₂ → 2Cl•), Propagation (CH₄ + Cl• → CH₃• + HCl), Termination (Cl• + Cl• → Cl₂)
  • Halogenation reactivity order: F₂ > Cl₂ > Br₂ > I₂ (fluorination too violent, iodination needs oxidizing agent)
  • Hydrogen replacement order: 3° > 2° > 1° (tertiary hydrogen most easily replaced)

Key Concepts

Hydrocarbons are classified into three mainAlkanes have general formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₂Alkenes have general formula CₙH₂ₙMarkovnikov's rule states that inAlkynes with general formula CₙH₂ₙ₋₂ have

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What topics are covered in Hydrocarbons for AP EAPCET?
Hydrocarbons is an important chapter in AP EAPCET Chemistry. It covers key concepts and formulas that are frequently tested in the exam. Key topics include: 9.1 Classification of Hydrocarbons, 9.2 Alkanes - Structure and Properties, 9.2 Alkane Preparation Methods, 9.2 Alkane Chemical Reactions.
How important is Hydrocarbons for AP EAPCET?
Hydrocarbons is a frequently tested chapter in AP EAPCET Chemistry. Questions from this chapter appear regularly in previous year papers. There are 267 practice questions available for this chapter.
How to prepare Hydrocarbons for AP EAPCET?
Start by understanding the core concepts, then solve practice questions. Focus on formulas and their applications. Use revision notes for quick review before the exam.

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