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Alkenes are defined as any of the series of unsaturated hydrocarbons containing a double bond, including ethylene and propylene. Disadvantages include that many alkenes are insoluble in aqueous acid and side reactions are possible.
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∙ 14y ago-They are cheap
- Make useful things like plastics
-They are safer and stable
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∙ 13y agothey are used as fuels and fuels cause pollution :D
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∙ 13y agosara donaldson having a dump behind herons - south shields - laygate
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∙ 11y agothe advantages of alkenes is that they are alkenes.
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Are all alkenes gases?
No. The lower alkenes are gases. As the number of carbon atom increases, liquid and solid alkenes are known.
Why alkenes are less reactive than alkenes?
they contain unreactive atoms
Do Alkenes have carbon-carbon double bonds?
Alkanes have a single bond, and Alkenes have a double bond. The general form for Alkenes is CnH(2n)
What is the difference between alkenes and olefins?
Alkenes and Olefins are same compounds with general formula CnH2n.
How can bromine water test the difference between alkanes and alkenes?
Bromine water can test the difference between alkanes and alkenes because the bromine water turns colourless for the alkenes but doesnt change for the alkanes.
Who found alkenes?
Zoe alkenes found alkenes
Are all alkenes gases?
No. The lower alkenes are gases. As the number of carbon atom increases, liquid and solid alkenes are known.
What are the advantages and disadvantage of halogen containing organic?
Organic compounds Advantage disadvantage Hydrocarbon Petrol as uses in car gas as in cooking it have flammable nature and low baling for small mol.wt only Oxygen-contain The alkenes ethane is used in the p Halogen-containing
Why alkenes are less reactive than alkenes?
they contain unreactive atoms
Why are alkenes from alcohols not used on an industrial scale?
Since alcohols are obtained by hydration of alkenes, it is meaningless to manufacture alkenes from alkanes. Moreover, cracking hydrocarbons is a more effective and economical to make alkenes. Shawkat
Do Alkenes have carbon-carbon double bonds?
Alkanes have a single bond, and Alkenes have a double bond. The general form for Alkenes is CnH(2n)
In Chemistry what does Alkenes mean?
Alkenes are hydrocarbons containing carbon-carbon double bonds. There are several different names for alkenes. Some examples are butane, pentene and octadiene.
What are unsymmetrical alkenes?
Unsymmetrical alkenes is molecule which is an pair of ligands. The molecule has doubly bonded carbon.
What is the difference between alkenes and olefins?
Alkenes and Olefins are same compounds with general formula CnH2n.
What do you use alkenes for?
alkenes are used to make polycarbonates such as polyethene which is used in making rope, plastics, etc.
What is the formula of alkenes?
Cnh2n
What unsaturated fat do?
alkenes
