
Alkene - Wikipedia
In organic chemistry, an alkene, or olefin, is a hydrocarbon containing a carbon–carbon double bond. [1] The double bond may be internal or at the terminal position. Terminal alkenes are …
13.1: Alkenes- Structures and Names - Chemistry LibreTexts
Apr 28, 2024 · Although there is only one alkene with the formula C 2 H 4 (ethene) and only one with the formula C 3 H 6 (propene), there are several alkenes with the formula C 4 H 8. Here …
Alkene - Formula, Definition, Classification, Properties & Uses of ...
Alkene - Alkenes are hydrocarbons with the formula CnH2n. Alkenes contain the C=C functional group. Alkenes are unsaturated and undergo addition reactions. Other molecules add to the …
Alkenes - Chemistry LibreTexts
Jan 23, 2023 · No headers. Alkenes are a class of hydrocarbons (e.g, containing only carbon and hydrogen) unsaturated compounds with at least one carbon-to-carbon double bond. Another …
Alkenes: formula, structure, nomenclature, properties, and uses
Dec 1, 2022 · What is an alkene? Alkenes are hydrocarbons that contain a carbon-carbon double bond (=C=C=) in their molecule. Alkenes are commonly known as olefins (in Latin, olefins …
What are Alkenes? Structure and Reactions of Alkenes
Alkene Structure. Alkenes are hydrocarbons (compounds consisting entirely of carbon and hydrogen) that contain a carbon-carbon double bond (C=C, where one bond is a sigma bond, …
Alkenes- Definition, Structure, Properties, Reactions, Uses
Apr 22, 2022 · Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons containing carbon-carbon double bonds. The general formula of an alkene is CnH2n.
Alkene Definition, Formula, Structure And Alkene Reactions
Nov 14, 2017 · One of the common synthesis of alkene is by the elimination reaction from alkyl halide, alcohol and similar compound. Alkenes perform many addition reactions via the …
10 Examples of Alkenes & Their Uses - Master Chemistry
Dec 1, 2023 · It is the most important alkene and is used in the production of a variety of petrochemicals, including plastics, polyethylene, and ethylene glycol. Ethene is also used as a …
7.1: Introduction to Alkenes - Chemistry LibreTexts
Although there is only one alkene with the formula C 2 H 4 (ethene) and only one with the formula C 3 H 6 (propene), there are several alkenes with the formula C 4 H 8. Draw all of the possible …