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What is the defining feature of alkenes?
What is the defining feature of alkenes?
- They contain only single carbon bonds. (correct)
- They contain carbon-carbon double bonds. (correct)
- They are saturated hydrocarbons. (correct)
- They contain triple bonds between carbons. (correct)
What is another name for alkenes?
What is another name for alkenes?
- Olefins (correct)
- Saturated hydrocarbons
- Alkynes
- Cycloalkanes
Which statement correctly describes the reactivity of alkenes?
Which statement correctly describes the reactivity of alkenes?
- Alkenes are reactive due to their carbon-carbon double bonds. (correct)
- Alkenes are less reactive than saturated hydrocarbons.
- Alkenes are fully non-reactive due to their double bonds.
- Alkenes are only reactive when in liquid form.
Which of the following options correctly categorizes alkenes?
Which of the following options correctly categorizes alkenes?
What functional group do alkenes feature?
What functional group do alkenes feature?
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Alkenes definition
Alkenes definition
Hydrocarbons containing carbon-carbon double bonds.
Alkenes alternative name
Alkenes alternative name
Olefins (oil-forming gases).
Alkenes functional group
Alkenes functional group
Carbon-carbon double bond.
Why are alkenes reactive?
Why are alkenes reactive?
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Identifying alkenes
Identifying alkenes
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