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Structure, bonding and reactivity Flashcards

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What are alkenes?

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Alkenes are hydrocarbons with the functional group C=C. This means that alkenes have a carbon-carbon double bond.

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Why are alkenes unsaturated?

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Because they contain a carbon double bond

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What is the general formula for alkenes?

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CnH2n

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Why are alkenes more reactive than alkanes?

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Because of the high electron density within the carbon double bond

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