Alkenes introduction Flashcards
1
Q
what are alkenes used for
A
to make polymers
2
Q
what are alkenes
A
alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons. this means they contain at least one carbon to carbon double bond (C=C)
3
Q
hydrocarbon
A
they contain carbon and hydrogen atoms only
4
Q
alkene general formula
A
CnH2n
5
Q
function group of alkenes
A
C=C double bond
6
Q
shape and bond angle around C=C bond
A
the shape around each carbon atom in the C=C double bond is trigonal planar, and the bond angle is 120.
