Cyclic Hydrocarbons

Author:Lakhmir Singh & Manjit Kaur
10th CBSE
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Cyclic Hydrocarbons: Overview

In this topic, we will learn about cyclic hydrocarbons. These are hydrocarbons in which carbon atoms are arranged in the form of a ring. They may be saturated or unsaturated.

Important Questions on Cyclic Hydrocarbons

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Which of the following is the molecular formula of benzene?
A; C6H6B; C6H10C; C6H12

Enter your correct answer as A, B or C.

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 What is the molecular formula and structural formula of a cyclic hydrocarbon whose one molecule contains 8 hydrogen atoms?

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Write the molecular and structural formula of a cyclic hydrocarbon whose molecule contains 8 atoms of carbon.

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You are given the following molecular formulae of some hydrocarbons: 

C5H8; C7H14; C6H6; C5H10; C7H12; C6H12

(a) Which formula represents cyclohexane as well as hexene?
(b) Which formula represents benzene?
(c) Which three formulae represent open chain unsaturated hydrocarbons having double bonds?
(d) Which two formulae represent unsaturated hydrocarbons having triple bonds?
(e) Which three formulae can represent cyclic hydrocarbons?
 

 

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The general formula of CnH2n for cycloalkanes is the same as that of _____. (alkynes/ alkenes)

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The hydrocarbon which has alternate single and double bonds arranged in the form of a ring is:

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Give the names and structural formulae of one saturated cyclic hydrocarbon and one unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon.

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Write the molecular formula and structure of cyclohexane. How many covalent bonds are there in a molecule of cyclohexane?

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Giving the structure, state the number of single bonds, double bonds and triple bonds (if any) in benzene.

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Write the molecular formula and structure of benzene.

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Give the name and structural formula of one member of the cycloalkane.