Alkene

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  • Alkenes are double bonds of hydrocarbons therefore they are UNSATURATED.
  • Alkene is any of the series of unsaturated hydrocarbons containing a double bond, including Methene, Ethene, Propene, Butene.
  • Functional Group of Alkenes: C=C
  • Alkenes: More reactive, Turns bromine water colourless, Double bond C=C, unsaturated.
  • To Test for Alkenes: Alkenes decolourise Bromine water (brown/orange). Alkanes DONT. If you put alkene in bromine it will become clear showing alkene is present.