How to Name Hydrocarbons (IUPAC)
NAMING HYDROCARBONS HYDROCARBON DESCRIPTION GENERAL FORMULA Alkane (-ane ending) Only single bonds (C—C) CnH2n + 2 (linear) CnH2n (cycloalkane) Alkene (-ene ending) At least one double bond (C=C) CnH2n Alkyne (-yne ending) At least one triple bond (C=C) CnH2n-2 Interesting fact: a double bond is more reactive than a single bond as the second covalent…