Give four uses of ethene.

1.	Give four uses of ethene.
Answer» 1. Lower members of the family are used as fuels and illuminants. 2. Alkenes and substituted alkenes upon polymerization form a number of useful polymers such as polythene, PVC, Teflon, orlon, etc., 3. Ethene is employed for preparation of ethyl alcohol and ethylene glycol (anti-freeze). 4. Ethylene is used for artificial ripening of green fruits. 5. Ethylene also used in oxygen-ethylene flame for cutting and welding of metals.

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1. Lower members of the family are used as fuels and illuminants.

2. Alkenes and substituted alkenes upon polymerization form a number of useful polymers such as polythene, PVC, Teflon, orlon, etc.,

3. Ethene is employed for preparation of ethyl alcohol and ethylene glycol (anti-freeze).

4. Ethylene is used for artificial ripening of green fruits.

5. Ethylene also used in oxygen-ethylene flame for cutting and welding of metals.

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