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Question 5

The equation for one reaction that occurs when a long-chain alkane is cracked is:

CxHy→C8H18+2C4H8 \text{C}_{x}\text{H}_{y} \rightarrow \text{C}_8\text{H}_{18} + 2\text{C}_4\text{H}_8 Cx​Hy​→C8​H18​+2C4​H8​
a.

Deduce the molecular formula of CxHy\text{C}_{x}\text{H}_{y}Cx​Hy​.

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b.

Give the IUPAC name for C8H18\text{C}_8\text{H}_{18}C8​H18​.

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c.

Draw the displayed formula of but-1-ene, C4H8\text{C}_4\text{H}_8C4​H8​.

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d.

But-1-ene can undergo addition polymerisation to form poly(but-1-ene). Draw the displayed formula for the repeat unit of poly(but-1-ene).

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