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14 alkenes Flashcards

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1
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define alkene

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unsaturated hydrocarbon

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2
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are double or single bonds stronger?

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double bonds

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3
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are alkenes or alkanes more reactive?

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alkenes

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why are alkenes more reactive than alkanes?

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  1. unsaturated means there is a scope to add atoms
  2. double bond has high electron density which makes it easier to be attacked by electrophiles
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why don’t double bonds rotate?

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due to the pi bond

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what is an addition polymer?

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a long chain formed from many monomers and no other product is formed

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