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Spec 4.7 Paper 2 📙 Higher

Subtopics

Crude Oil, Hydrocarbons and AlkanesSpec 5.7.1.1Describe crude oil as a mixture of hydrocarbons and the structure of alkanes. + Fractional Distillation of Crude OilSpec 5.7.1.2Describe how crude oil is separated into fractions and the properties of each fraction. + Properties of HydrocarbonsSpec 5.7.1.3Explain how chain length affects the physical and chemical properties of hydrocarbons. + Cracking and AlkenesSpec 5.7.1.4Describe cracking, explain why it is necessary and describe the structure and reactions of alkenes. +

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Key Equations

CₙH₂ₙ₊₂ (alkanes)

CₙH₂ₙ (alkenes)

⭐ Higher Tier Content

Mechanisms — addition reactions of alkenes

Ester formation

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