Hydrocarbons: Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes - Case Studies

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This section presents realistic and concept-integrated case studies that demonstrate how the chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes is applied in industry, environment, and everyday life. It is designed for Class 11–12 students, competitive exam aspirants, and undergraduate learners to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical problem-solving.

In this section, you will analyze:

  • Selection of appropriate hydrocarbons for fuel and energy applications

  • Industrial conversion of alkenes into polymers and chemicals

  • Use of alkynes in chemical synthesis and metal welding

  • Reaction pathway analysis in petrochemical processing

  • Environmental case studies involving combustion and pollution

  • Comparison of hydrocarbon reactivity for industrial decision-making

  • Exam-oriented case-based questions aligned with NCERT and competitive patterns

The case studies are structured to enhance analytical thinking, improve decision-making based on chemical properties, and strengthen the ability to apply hydrocarbon chemistry in realistic scenarios.

Develop confidence in using hydrocarbon concepts to analyze industrial processes, environmental issues, and application-based exam questions.

Q. What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C4H10?
  • A. Butane
  • B. Butene
  • C. Butyne
  • D. Cyclobutane
Q. What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the structure CH3-CH(CH3)-CH2-CH3?
  • A. 2-methylbutane
  • B. 3-methylbutane
  • C. 2-pentene
  • D. 1-butene
Q. What is the IUPAC name of the compound CH3-CH2-CH2-CH=CH2?
  • A. 1-pentene
  • B. 2-pentene
  • C. 3-pentene
  • D. 1-butene
Q. What is the major product of the reaction between propene and bromine?
  • A. 1-bromopropane
  • B. 2-bromopropane
  • C. 1,2-dibromopropane
  • D. No reaction
Q. What is the product of the reaction between ethene and water in the presence of an acid catalyst?
  • A. Ethanol
  • B. Ethane
  • C. Ethylene glycol
  • D. Acetic acid
Q. What type of reaction occurs when 1-pentene reacts with HBr?
  • A. Addition reaction
  • B. Elimination reaction
  • C. Substitution reaction
  • D. Redox reaction
Q. What type of reaction occurs when an alkene reacts with bromine?
  • A. Hydrolysis
  • B. Halogenation
  • C. Dehydrogenation
  • D. Hydrogenation
Q. Which functional group is present in alkenes?
  • A. Hydroxyl
  • B. Carbonyl
  • C. Alkene
  • D. Alkyne
Q. Which of the following compounds is a cyclic alkene?
  • A. Cyclopentene
  • B. 1-hexene
  • C. 2-butyne
  • D. Cyclohexane
Q. Which of the following is the correct mechanism for the hydrogenation of an alkene?
  • A. Electrophilic addition
  • B. Nucleophilic substitution
  • C. Radical polymerization
  • D. Elimination reaction
Q. Which of the following is the correct structure for 1-heptyne?
  • A. CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-C≡C-H
  • B. CH3-CH2-CH2-C≡C-CH3
  • C. CH3-C≡C-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH3
  • D. None of the above
Q. Which of the following is the correct structure for 3-methyl-1-butyne?
  • A. CH3-CH2-C≡C-CH3
  • B. CH3-C≡C-CH2-CH3
  • C. CH3-CH-C≡C-CH3
  • D. CH3-CH2-CH-C≡C-H
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