Alkenes
Alkenes: Overview
In this topic, we will learn in detail about the nomenclature, isomerism, preparation and physical and chemical properties of alkenes. It also highlights the Markovnikov rule and Kharasch effect with solved problems for a better understanding.
Important Questions on Alkenes
The number of stereoisomers obtained by reaction of cis-2-butene with bromine in the presence of water is:
Which of the following compound is formed on acid dehydration of ethanol?
Hydrogenation of the adjoining compound in the presence of poisoned palladium catalyst gives –
Which one of the following alkenes will react fastest with H2 under catalytic hydrogenation condition?
Which one of the following has the smallest heat of hydrogenation per mole of hydrogen gas?
Cyclohexene is best prepared from cyclohexanol by which of the following?
Among the following compounds which can be dehydrated very easily is
The total number of products obtained by bromination of trans-2 butene is
Identify the set of reagents/ reaction conditions ('X' and 'Y') in the following set of transformations.
The melting points of isomeric alkenes depends on the packaging density of the molecules
On what factors does melting point of alkenes depends on.
trans-alkenes have higher melting points than the corresponding cis-isomers.
Write the equation for the formation of ethene by Kolbe's electrolysis.
Why alkenes have higher melting point than that of alkanes? On what factors does melting point of alkenes depend on.
