•  What are the differences between alkanes, alkenes and alkynes?
• What are the differences between cis- and trans-isomers of alkenes?
• How are cis-trans isomers used for night vision?

 Discussion Question 2

 Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research haloalkanes. Based on your research, respond to the following:

•  What is a haloalkane? Identify one of them.
• How does the haloalkane you identified function as an anesthetic? Describe in detail.