alkenes and their reactions

Cards (9)

  • what's the general formula for alkenes?
    CnH2n
  • alkenes have double bonds between 2 of the carbon atoms (c=c)
  • what's the first 4 alkenes?
    Ethene, propene, butene, pentene
  • alkenes burn with a smoky flame
  • alkenes undergo incomplete combustion
  • what is the equation for incomplete combustion?
    alkene + oxygen -> carbon +carbon monoxide +carbon dioxide + water
  • alkenes react with halogens and form saturated molecules with c=c carbons each bonded to a halogen atom
  • alkenes turn bromine water colourless
  • steam can react with alkenes to form alcohols