Organic Chemistry I (Hydrocarbons)

Topic Objectives

By the end of this topic, the learner should be able to:

• Define a hydrocarbon;
• Name and draw the structures of simple hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes and alkynes);
• State the features of a homologous series;
• Draw and name isomers of simple hydrocarbons containing not more than five carbon atoms;
• Describe the general methods of preparing alkanes, alkenes and alkynes;
• Explain the physical and chemical properties of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes;
• State the uses of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes.