Alkenes Flashcards
1
Q
What are Alkenes
A
- Hydrocarbons made with double bonds
- unsaturated
2
Q
What is the general formula for Alkenes
A
CnH2n
3
Q
Name the three Alkenes in order
A
- Ethene
- Propene
- Butene
4
Q
The Molecular formula for Ethene =
A
C2H4
5
Q
The Molecular formula for Propene =
A
C3H6
6
Q
The Molecular formula for Butene =
A
C4H8
7
Q
How can you identify the difference between pentane and pentene
A
- Add orange bromine water Br2
- Bromine will turn colourless in pentene compound