4(d) Alkenes Flashcards
1
Q
General Formula
A
C2H2n
2
Q
Functional Group
A
C=C
3
Q
Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
A
Contain C=C bond (double covalent)
4
Q
What type of reactions do alkenes undergo?
A
Addition reactions
5
Q
Addition reactions
A
Part of the C=C bond breaks to form a C-C bond, and the remaining electrons are used to join another 2 atoms on
6
Q
Addition reaction
A
alkene + bromine -> dibromoalkane
7
Q
Characteristics of reaction mixture of addition reaction
A
Reaction mixture decolourises from orange -> colourless
Test for C=C