What are alkenes?

1.	What are alkenes?
Answer» Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons having at least one (C = C) double bond in their structures, Alkenes are also called olefins. Their general formula is C_nH_2n Ex : Ethylene (C₂ H₄) and propene (C₃ H₆), etc. •The common family of hydrocarbons found in crude oil is the alkenes. In this family there is at least one carbon–carbon double bond. This double bond makes a big difference to the chemistry of the compounds of the family. •The general formula for alkenes can be written as C_nH_2n, where n=2,3,4....

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Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons having at least one (C = C) double bond in their structures, Alkenes are also called olefins. Their general formula is C_nH_2n

Ex : Ethylene (C₂ H₄) and propene (C₃ H₆), etc.

•The common family of hydrocarbons found in crude oil is the alkenes. In this family there is at least one carbon–carbon double bond. This double bond makes a big difference to the chemistry of the compounds of the family.

•The general formula for alkenes can be written as C_nH_2n, where n=2,3,4....

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