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Alkene Flashcards

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Characteristics of Alkenes ?

A 
More rigid bc of the DOUBLE bonds
--> But therefore more reactive 
Olefins 
CnH2n
Geometric isomerism --> No movement around double bond --> Cis / Trans
Insoluble in Water 
Non polar Bonds
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Alkadiens ?

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2 Double Bonds

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Reactions ?

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Addition Reaction

Polymerization Reaction

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Addition Reaction

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  1. Alkanes –> Hydrogenation
  2. Alkyl Halides –> Halogenation
  3. Alkohols –> + Water
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Polymerization Reaction

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Combination with other unsaturated HC

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Common Alkenes

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Ethylene

Isoprene

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Ethylene

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Neurotoxic
Plant ripening Hormone
Starting material for Synthetics
Radical: Vinyl

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Isoprene

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Building Block for Steroids and Terpenes

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