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paper 2
topic 7
alkenes and their reactions
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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