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Chapter 9 of Class 11 Chemistry Hydrocarbons studies organic compounds composed solely of hydrogen and carbon. Hydrocarbons are the simplest organic molecules and serve as the foundation for understanding more complex organic compounds. This chapter covers the various types of hydrocarbons, including alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatic hydrocarbons. Understanding hydrocarbons is essential for grasping their chemical behaviour and significance in natural and industrial contexts.


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ALKENES 

Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons having a double bond between two carbon atoms. Alkenes have the general formula${{C}_{n}}{{H}_{2n}}$.


Isomerism 

1. Structural isomerism 

Example, Butene has 3structural isomers,

\[\underset{But-1-ene}{\mathop{C{{H}_{3}}-C{{H}_{2}}-CH=C{{H}_{2}}}}\,\] 

\[\underset{But-2-ene}{\mathop{C{{H}_{3}}-CH=CH-C{{H}_{3}}}}\,\] 


Dehydrohalogenation of Alkyl Halides


Isobutene


2. Geometrical isomers

The hindered rotation around the C – C bond gives rise to stereoisomers having different spatial arrangements. Two isomers exist as follows:


Dehydrohalogenation of Vicinal Dihalides


Cis and Trans Isomers of but-2-ene


Methods of Preparation 

1. By dehydration of alcohol: Dehydration of alcohol in the presence of acids forms alkene. The reaction is an elimination reaction. 

\[R-C{{H}_{2}}-C{{H}_{2}}-OH\xrightarrow[\Delta ]{{{H}^{+}}}R-CH=C{{H}_{2}}+{{H}_{2}}O\] 

2. By the dehydrohalogenation of alkyl halides: it involves an alkyl halide in the presence of alcoholic KOH to yield alkene. \[C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}C{{H}_{2}}Br\xrightarrow{alc.KOH}C{{H}_{3}}CH=C{{H}_{2}}+HBr\]

If dehydrogenation of alkyl halide gives two products, the major product will be according to Saytzeff’s rule that states that the most substituted alkene will be the major product. 


Kolbe’s Electrolysis Method


Dehydrohalogenation of Alkyl Halides


The ease of dehydrohalogenation has the order: 

Tertiary alkyl halide > secondary alkyl halide > primary alkyl halide. 

Alkyl halides follow the order: 

alkyl iodide > alkyl bromide > alkyl chloride. 

3. By the dehalogenation of vicinal dihalides: Dehydrohalogenation of vicinal dihalides in the presence of Zinc dust along with alcoholic solution yields pure alkene. 


Markonikov’s and Anti-Markovnikov's Rule for Halogenation of Propene


Dehydrohalogenation of Vicinal Dihalides


4. Kolbe’s electrolysis method: The electrolysis of sodium or potassium salts of dicarboxylic acid produces alkene at anode. 


Reaction of Hypochlorous Acid of Ethylene


Kolbe’s Electrolysis Method


If, $Na/Liq.N{{H}_{3}}$ is used, trans alkene is formed, and in presence of Ni cis alkene is formed. 


Physical Properties

1. Melting point: the trans isomers have a high melting point than cis isomer due to symmetry and crystal lattice.

2. Boiling point: Cis isomer has a more dipole moment as it is more polar and therefore has a high boiling point than trans isomer of alkene.


Chemical Properties 

Alkenes are reactive due to the presence of double bonds. Due to THE presence of $\pi $ bonds alkenes are able to react towards electrophilic addition reaction. They also give free radical addition reactions. 


1. Addition reactions: 

(i) Addition of hydrogen (catalytic hydrogenation) \[C{{H}_{2}}=C{{H}_{2}}+{{H}_{2}}\xrightarrow[200-{{300}^{o}}C]{Ni}C{{H}_{3}}-C{{H}_{3}}\] 

(ii)Addition of halogens (Chlorine and bromine) 

\[C{{H}_{2}}=C{{H}_{2}}+B{{r}_{2}}\to \underset{ethylene\,dibromide\,(colorless)}{\mathop{BrC{{H}_{2}}-C{{H}_{2}}Br}}\,\] 

Addition of bromine is used as a test for detecting the presence of unsaturation (C – C double bond or triple bond). 

(ii) Addition of hydrogen halides 

\[C{{H}_{2}}=C{{H}_{2}}+HX\to C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}X\] 

The order of reactivity among hydrogen halides is 

HI > HBr > HCl > HF 

In case of unsymmetrical alkenes, addition occurs according to Markonikov’s rule. This reaction takes place through an ionic mechanism. Electrophilic addition to a carbon–carbon double bond involves the formation of an intermediate that is the  more stable carbocation. 


Deviation from Markonikov’s rule: 

It has been observed that addition of HBr to unsymmetrical alkenes like propene in presence of air, peroxide or light yields n-propyl bromide by anti-Markovnikov's rule. The effect is also called the peroxide effect or Kharasch effect. 


Reaction of Sulphuric Acid of Propene


Markonikov’s and Anti-Markovnikov's Rule for Halogenation of Propene 


  1.  Addition of hypochlorous acid 


Reaction of Hypochlorous Acid of Ethylene


Reaction of Hypochlorous Acid of Ethylene


  1.  Addition of sulphuric acid 


Reaction of Sulphuric Acid of Propene


Reaction of Sulphuric Acid of Propene


Alkyl hydrogen sulphates are water soluble, when heated at about${{160}^{o}}C$ , they give olefins. In reaction with water they give alcohol. 


Formation of Alcohol from Alkyl Hydrogen Sulphates


Formation of Alcohol from Alkyl Hydrogen Sulphates 


  1.  Addition of water 

It is also in accordance with Markovnikov’s rule.


Addition of Water  to Alkene


Addition of Water  to Alkene



  1.  Addition of alkanes (alkylation) 


Alkylation of Alkanes in Alkene


Alkylation of Alkanes in Alkene


  1.  Addition of diborane (hydroboration)


Hydroboration of Alkanes in Alkene


Hydroboration of Alkanes in Alkene


In case of unsymmetrical alkenes, addition follows Anti Markovnikov's rule. 

\[6C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}CH=C{{H}_{2}}+{{B}_{2}}{{H}_{6}}\to \underset{tributyl\,borane}{\mathop{2{{\left( C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}C{{H}_{2}}C{{H}_{2}} \right)}_{3}}~B}}\,\] 

Trialkyl borane on oxidation $({{H}_{2}}{{O}_{2}}/O{{H}^{-}})$  gives alcohol and on reduction $(LiAl{{H}_{4}})$ gives alkane. 

  1.  Oxymercuration – demercuration 


Oxymercuration – Demercuration of Alkene


Oxymercuration – Demercuration of Alkene


  1.  Addition of oxygen 


Addition of Oxygen in Alkene


Addition of Oxygen in Alkene


1. Oxidation: 

  1.  Oxidation by cold alkaline $KMn{{O}_{4}}$ (Bayer’s reagent) 


Oxidation of Alkene


Oxidation of Alkene


It is a test for detecting double bonds in alkene. Hydroxylation by $KMn{{O}_{4}}$ is always a syn addition. The cis alkene on hydroxylation gives meso compound and trans alkene gives racemic mixture. Like Bayer’s reagent $Os{{O}_{4}}$ also gives glycol and the hydroxylation is a syn addition. 


Hydroxylation of Alkene Using OsO4


Hydroxylation of Alkene Using OsO4


  1.  Oxidation by per acids $(RC{{O}_{3}}H)$ 


Oxidation of Alkene by per Acids $(RC{{O}_{3}}H)$


Oxidation of Alkene by per Acids $(RC{{O}_{3}}H)$ 


Reaction of Acetic Acid with Alkene


Reaction of Acetic Acid with Alkene


This addition occurs in trans manners. The cis alkene gives racemic mixture and trans alkenes give meso compound. 


  1.  Ozonolysis 


Ozonolysis of Alkene


Ozonolysis of Alkene


  1.  Oxidation by hot concentrated alkaline $KMn{{O}_{4}}$ 

\[RCH=C{{H}_{2}}+KMn{{O}_{4}}(conc.)\to RCOOH+C{{O}_{2}}+{{H}_{2}}O\]


1. Substitution reaction: 

Chlorination is done by treating the alkene with carbon tetrachloride in liquid phase or with chlorine gas:


Chlorination of Alkene


Chlorination of Alkene


Allylic bromination (bromination at allylic carbon atom) is very easily achieved by treating the alkene having hydrogen atom at the allylic carbon atom with N-bromosuccinimde (NBS). 


Allylic Bromination of Alkene


Allylic Bromination of Alkene 


Illustration 3 : Which of the following alkene has the lowest heat of hydrogenation? 


Alkene with Lowest Heat of Hydrogenation


Alkene with Lowest Heat of Hydrogenation


Solution: (B). Higher the stability of alkene, lower the heat of hydrogenation. 

Illustration 4 : 

 

Reaction of Alkene with Alkaline KMnO4


Reaction of Alkene with Alkaline KMnO4


Which is true about this reaction? 

(A) A is meso 1, 2-butan-di-ol formed by syn addition. 

(B) A is meso 1, 2-butan-di-ol formed by anti addition. 

(C) A is a racemic mixture of d and l, 1, 2-butan-di-ol formed by anti addition. 

(D) A is a racemic mixture of d and l, 1, 2-butan-di-ol formed by syn addition. 


Solution: (A). On cis alkene there is syn addition of two –OH groups forming meso compound


Exercise 2

Halogenation of Alkene


Halogenation of Alkene


Predominant A is:


Predominant Product A


Predominant Product A


Product X and Y from Alkene


Product X and Y from Alkene


X and Y are:

  1. $\text{C}{{\text{H}}_{3}}-\text{C}{{\text{H}}_{2}}-\text{CH}=\text{C}{{\text{H}}_{2}},\left( \text{C}{{\text{H}}_{3}}\text{C}{{\text{H}}_{2}}\text{COOH}+\text{C}{{\text{O}}_{2}} \right)$ 

  2. $\text{C}{{\text{H}}_{3}}-\text{CH}=\text{CH}-\text{C}{{\text{H}}_{3}},\text{C}{{\text{H}}_{3}}\text{COOH (2 moles) }$ 

  3. $\text{C}{{\text{H}}_{3}}-\text{CH}=\text{CH}-\text{C}{{\text{H}}_{3}},\text{C}{{\text{H}}_{3}}\text{CHO (2 moles) }$ 

  4. $\text{C}{{\text{H}}_{3}}-\text{C}{{\text{H}}_{2}}-\text{CH}=\text{C}{{\text{H}}_{2}},\left( \text{C}{{\text{H}}_{3}}\text{C}{{\text{H}}_{2}}\text{CHO}+\text{HCHO} \right)$ 

The reaction of propene with HOCl proceeds via the addition of:

  1. ${{H}^{+}}$ in the first step

  2. $C{{l}^{+}}$ the first step

  3. $O{{H}^{-}}$  in the first step

  4. $C{{l}^{+}}$ and $O{{H}^{-}}$ in a single step


ALKYNES 

Alkynes are characterized by the presence of a triple bond between two carbon atoms. The general formula of alkyne is${{C}_{n}}{{H}_{2n-2}}$ . 


Methods of Preparation 

1. By the dehydrohalogenation of vicinal dihalides: 

\[C{{H}_{2}}=C{{H}_{2}}\xrightarrow{B{{r}_{2}}}Br-C{{H}_{2}}-C{{H}_{2}}-Br+KOH(alc.)\to Br-CH=C{{H}_{2}}\xrightarrow{NaN{{H}_{2}}}CH\equiv CH\] 

\[C{{H}_{3}}-CHB{{r}_{2}}+KOH\text{ }(alc.)\text{ }\to C{{H}_{2}}=CH-Br\xrightarrow{NaN{{H}_{2}}}CH\equiv CH\] 


2. By dehalogenation of vicinal tetrahalides: 

Reaction with active metals like Zinc, Mg etc. gives acetylene. 


Dehalogenation of Vicinal Tetrahalides


Dehalogenation of Vicinal Tetrahalides


3. By Kolbe electrolysis method: 


Kolbe Electrolysis Method


Kolbe Electrolysis Method


4. By heating iodoform or chloroform with silver powder or zinc: This method can be used for the preparation of only acetylene. 

\[CH{{I}_{3}}+6Ag+CH{{I}_{3}}\to CH\equiv CH+6AgI\] 


5. From acetylene: Higher alkynes can be prepared from acetylene when treated with sodium metal in liquid ammonia.

\[CH\equiv CH+Na\xrightarrow{Liq.N{{H}_{3}}}CH\equiv C-Na+{}^{1}/{}_{2}{{H}_{2}}\] 

\[\underset{sodium\,acetylide}{\mathop{CH\equiv CNa}}\,+C{{H}_{3}}Br\to \underset{propyne}{\mathop{CH\equiv C-C{{H}_{3}}}}\,+NaBr\] 

Similarly, $CH\equiv CH\xrightarrow[Liq.N{{H}_{3}}]{2Na}NaC=CNa\xrightarrow{2C{{H}_{3}}Br}C{{H}_{3}}C=CC{{H}_{3}}$ 

 

Chemical Properties 

Alkyne gives electrophilic addition reactions due to the presence of loosely held $\pi $ electrons, but electrophilic addition reactions in alkynes are slower than that of alkenes. 


Terminal hydrogen present in alkynes is acidic in nature. Since s electrons are closer to the nucleus than p electrons, the electrons present in the bond having more s character will be closer to the nucleus. The amount of s character in various types of C – H bond are as follows 


Hybridisation of Alkene, Percentage of S-Character


Hybridisation of Alkene, Percentage of S-Character


Relative acidities: 

\[\text{HOH}=\text{HOR} > \text{CH}\equiv \text{CR} > \overset{..}{\mathop{\text{N}}}\,{{\text{H}}_{3}} > \text{C}{{\text{H}}_{2}}=\text{C}{{\text{H}}_{2}} > \text{C}{{\text{H}}_{3}}-\text{C}{{\text{H}}_{3}}\]


Relative basicities: 

\[\text{O}{{\text{H}}^{-}}=\text{O}{{\text{R}}^{-}} < {{\text{C}}^{-}}\equiv \text{C}-\text{R} < \text{NH}_{2}^{-} < \text{C}{{\text{H}}^{-}}=\text{C}{{\text{H}}_{2}} < \text{CH}_{2}^{-}-\text{C}{{\text{H}}_{3}}\] 


1. Addition of hydrogen:

\[\underset{acetylene}{\mathop{CH\equiv CH}}\,+{{H}_{2}}\xrightarrow{Ni}\underset{ethylene}{\mathop{C{{H}_{2}}=C{{H}_{2}}}}\,\xrightarrow{{{H}_{2}}}\underset{ethane}{\mathop{C{{H}_{3}}-C{{H}_{3}}}}\,\] 

In case of alkynes where triple bond is not present at the end of the chain, on reduction gives cis or trans alkene, which depends upon the choice of reducing agent. With sodium in liquid ammonia the alkene is trans form and on catalytic reduction the alkene is cis form.


Addition of Hydrogen to Alkyne


Addition of Hydrogen to Alkyne


2. Electrophilic addition: 

  1. Addition of halogens 


Electrophilic Addition of Chlorine in Alkyne


Electrophilic Addition of Chlorine in Alkyne


The order of reactivity of halogens is $C{{l}_{2}} > B{{r}_{2}} > {{I}_{2}}$ 


  1.  Addition of halogen acid

 

Electrophilic Addition Halogen Acid of Alkyne


Electrophilic Addition Halogen Acid of Alkyne


The order of reactivity of halogen acids is HI > HBr > HCl.


In the presence of peroxide, anti Markonikov’s product is obtained. 


Halogenation of Alkyne


Halogenation of Alkyne 


  1. Addition of hypohalous acids


Addition of Hypohalous Acids of Alkyne


Addition of Hypohalous Acids of Alkyne 


3. Nucleophilic addition reaction: In these reactions, the addition is initiated by a nucleophile and are generally catalysed by salt of heavy metals (e.g. $H{{g}^{2+}},P{{b}^{2+}},B{{a}^{2+}}$ )which are found to form $\pi $ compound with multiple bonds. 

\[\text{HC}\equiv \text{CH}+\text{H}{{\text{g}}^{2+}}\to \underset{\underset{H{{g}^{2+}}}{\mathop{\downarrow }}\,}{\mathop{\text{CH}=\text{CH}}}\,\] 

  1. Addition of water


Addition of Water to Alkyne


Addition of Water to Alkyne 


  1. Addition of hydrogen cyanide

\[HC\equiv CH+HCN\xrightarrow{Ba{{(CN)}_{2}}}\underset{vinyl\,cyanide}{\mathop{C{{H}_{2}}=CHCN}}\,\]


  1. Addition of acetic acid


Addition of Acetic Acid to Alkyne


Addition of Acetic Acid to Alkyne 

 

  1. Addition of alcohol 

\[HC\equiv CH+{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}OH\xrightarrow[{{130}^{o}}C]{{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}}C{{H}_{2}}=CHO{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}\xrightarrow{{{H}_{2}}O}C{{H}_{3}}CHO+{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{3}}OH\] 


  1. Addition of ozone and ozonolysis 


Ozonolysis of alkyne


Ozonolysis of alkyne


4. Oxidation: 

  1. Oxidation with alkaline $KMn{{O}_{4}}$ 

\[\underset{acetylene}{\mathop{HC\equiv CH}}\,+4[O]\xrightarrow{alk.KMn{{O}_{4}}}\underset{oxalic\,acid}{\mathop{HOOC-COOH}}\,\]


Oxidation of Alkyne


Oxidation of Alkyne


  1. Oxidation with acidic ${{K}_{2}}C{{r}_{2}}{{O}_{7}}$ $KMn{{O}_{4}}$ 

\[\underset{acetylene}{\mathop{HC\equiv CH}}\,+\xrightarrow[{{H}^{+}}]{{{K}_{2}}C{{r}_{2}}{{O}_{7}}}HOOC-COOH\to \underset{acetic\,acid}{\mathop{C{{H}_{3}}COOH}}\,\] 


Oxidation of Acidic ${{K}_{2}}C{{r}_{2}}{{O}_{7}}$ / $KMn{{O}_{4}}$


Oxidation of Acidic ${{K}_{2}}C{{r}_{2}}{{O}_{7}}$ / $KMn{{O}_{4}}$ 


5. Formation of metallic derivatives: 

The group –C≡C–H in alkynes is slightly acidic in nature and hence its hydrogen atom can be easily replaced by certain metals to give metallic derivatives called acetylides or alkynides. 


Acidic Hydrogen in Alkenes


Acidic Hydrogen in Alkenes


  1. Formation of sodium acetylides

\[HC\equiv CH+Na\xrightarrow{Liq.N{{H}_{3}}}\underset{monosodium\,acetylide}{\mathop{HC\equiv C-Na}}\,+Na\xrightarrow[{{120}^{o}}C]{NaN{{H}_{2}}}\underset{disodium\,acetylide}{\mathop{NaC=CNa}}\,\] 


Formation of Sodium Propynide


Formation of Sodium Propynide


  1. Formation of copper and silver acetylides 

\[HC\equiv CH+\underset{ammonical\,cuprous\,chloride}{\mathop{2CuC{{l}_{2}}+2N{{H}_{4}}OH}}\,\to \underset{copper\,acetylide\,(red\,ppt.)}{\mathop{Cu-C\equiv C-Cu\downarrow }}\,+2N{{H}_{4}}Cl+2{{H}_{2}}O\] 

\[HC\equiv CH+\underset{ammonical\,silver\,nitrate}{\mathop{2AgN{{O}_{3}}+2N{{H}_{4}}OH}}\,\to \underset{silver\,acetylide\,(white\,ppt)}{\mathop{AgC\equiv CAg\downarrow }}\,+2N{{H}_{4}}N{{O}_{3}}+2{{H}_{2}}O\] 

These reactions are used for detecting the presence of acetylenic hydrogen atoms. 

Illustration 4 : The products obtained via oxymercuration ($HgS{{O}_{4}}+{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}$) of 1–butyne would be 


Oxymercuration Product of 1–Butyne


Oxymercuration Product of 1–Butyne


Solution: (A)


Oxymercuration reaction of 1–butyne


Oxymercuration reaction of 1–butyne


Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 9 Hydrocarbons Important Topics and Subtopics Covered

Topic

Subtopics

Introduction to Hydrocarbons

Definition and importance of hydrocarbons

Classification based on structure

Alkanes

General formula (CnH2n+2)

Properties and uses

Reactions (combustion, substitution)

Alkenes

General formula (CnH2n)

Properties and uses

Reactions (addition reactions, polymerization)

Alkynes

General formula (CnH2n-2)

Properties and uses

Reactions (addition reactions, oxidation)

Aromatic Hydrocarbons

Structure and properties of benzene

Nomenclature and reactions of aromatic compounds

Uses and significance in industry



Class 11 Chemistry Chapters 9 Details, and Formulas and Concepts.

  1. Classification of Hydrocarbons:

    • Hydrocarbons are organic compounds consisting of only carbon and hydrogen atoms.

    • They are classified into two main groups: aliphatic hydrocarbons (open-chain or cyclic) and aromatic hydrocarbons (containing benzene ring or its derivatives).

  2. Structural Isomerism:

    • Structural isomers have the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements.

  3. IUPAC Nomenclature:

    • The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) system is used to systematically name hydrocarbons based on their structure and functional groups.

    • Rules include identifying the longest continuous carbon chain (parent chain), numbering the chain to give substituents the lowest possible locants, and naming substituent groups based on prefixes.

  4. Types of Hydrocarbons:

    • Alkanes: Saturated hydrocarbons containing only single bonds between carbon atoms.

    • Alkenes: Unsaturated hydrocarbons containing at least one carbon-carbon double bond.

    • Alkynes: Unsaturated hydrocarbons containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond.

    • Aromatic Hydrocarbons: Contain one or more benzene rings or derivatives.

  5. Reactions of Hydrocarbons:

    • Combustion: Hydrocarbons burn in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.

    • Substitution: Alkanes undergo substitution reactions, where one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced by other atoms or groups.

    • Addition: Alkenes and alkynes undergo addition reactions, where atoms or groups are added to the carbon-carbon double or triple bonds.


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