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i. Write the general molecular formula of alkenes. ii. Why are alkenes also known as olefins? |
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Answer» i. Alkenes have general formula CnH2n , where, n = 2,3,4… etc. ii. Alkenes are also known as olefins because the first member ethene/ethylene reacts with chlorine to form oily substance. [Note: Alkenes with one carbon-carbon double bond, contain two hydrogen atoms less than the corresponding alkanes.] |
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