Chapter 13 - Alkenes (MODULE 4) Flashcards
1
Q
What are alkenes
A
unsaturated hydrocarbons with a C=C double bond
2
Q
What is the general formula of aliphatic alkenes with one C=C bond
A
Cn H2n
3
Q
What are the first three alkenes
A
ethene, propene, but (1/2)ene
4
Q
How are the electrons used in a Carbon which is part of a C=C bond
A
3 sigma bonds, 1 pi bond
5
Q
How are pi bonds formed
A
sideways overlap of two p orbitals
6
Q
Where is the pi bond electron density
A
above and below the plane
