Aliphatic Chemistry

Name the two general groups of hydrocarbons. Describe alkanes alkenes and alkynes. Explain how hydrocarbon derivatives are formed. Explain what functional groups are and identify several common functional groups. Describe how alkanes are named. Describe the molecular structures and physical properties of alkanes. Describe the molecular structures of cycloalkanes. Describe the molecular structure and properties of alkenes and explain how alkenes are named. Describe the molecular structure and properties of dienes and explain how dienes are named. Describe the following alkane reactions: combustion halogenation and nitration. Describe the following alkene reactions: hydrogenation ozonolysis hydration and polymerization. Describe the properties of alkynes. Explain how alkynes are named. Describe some typical alkyne reactions.