alkenes. Flashcards
1
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what does a saturated alkene get displayed like?
A
C-C only.
2
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what does an unsaturated alkene get displayed like?
A
C=C
3
Q
what are alkenes?
A
homogous series of unsaturated hydrocarbons.
hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH2n.
4
Q
what is the molecular formula for: ethene, propene, butene, pentene.
A
C₂H₄.
C₃H₆.
C₄H₈.
C₅H₁₀.
5
Q
what are the reaction of alkenes and why?
A
very reactive due to presence of the C=C double bond which undergoes addition reaction. addition reactions the C=C bond becomes a C-C single bond and other atoms join onto C atoms.
alkenes also burn. too valuable for making polymers and tends to undergo incomplete combustion with Smokey flames.
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