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Organic Chemistry II

ICSE · Class 10 · Chemistry

Complete topic list for Organic Chemistry II in ICSE Class 10 Chemistry. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Organic Chemistry II

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1. Hydrocarbons: Alkanes, Alkenes and Alkynes

  • Hydrocarbons are compounds made of only carbon and hydrogen.
  • Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons and are also called paraffins.
  • Alkanes follow the general formula CnH2n+2.
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2. Methane and Ethane

  • Methane is the first member of the alkane series.
  • Methane is also called marsh gas.
  • Coal miners call methane fire damp because it forms an explosive mixture with air.
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3. Ethene: Preparation, Properties and Reactions

  • Ethene is the first member of the alkene series because methylene does not exist in stable form.
  • Ethene is also called ethylene.
  • Ethene is present in small amounts in natural gas and coal gas.
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4. Ethyne: Preparation, Properties and Reactions

  • Ethyne is the first member of the alkyne series.
  • Ethyne is also called acetylene.
  • Acetylene molecule is linear in shape.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Organic compounds based on hydrocarbons, alcohols, and carboxylic acids

HydrocarbonsAlkanesMethaneEthaneAlkenesEtheneAlkynesEthyne

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