SS2 Chemistry

Hydrocarbons

Overview

Structure of carbon and its valency Hydrocarbon Examples of hydrocarbons and their structure Isomerism and examples. Homologous series as it relates to the physical and chemical properties of hydrocarbons Distinguishing between aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon

What you'll learn
  • Structure and valency of carbon Hydrocarbon: - meaning and examples
  • Homologous series (Characteristics and naming-IUPAC)
  • Saturated hydrocarbons: - composition and structure
  • Isomerism
  • Unsaturated hydrocarbon (composition and structure)
  • Aromatic hydrocarbons e.g. Benzene structure and properties only