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Alkenes are [[Hydrocarbons|hydrocarbons]] with a [[Carbon-carbon double bond|carbon-carbon double bond]]. Alkenes have a general formula of C<sub>n</sub>H<sub>2n</sub>. They are known as unsaturated, where as alkanes are known as saturated. | Alkenes are [[Hydrocarbons|hydrocarbons]] with a [[Carbon-carbon double bond|carbon-carbon double bond]]. Alkenes have a general formula of C<sub>n</sub>H<sub>2n</sub>. They are known as unsaturated, where as alkanes are known as saturated. Examples include ethene (C2H4), propene (C3H6), butene (C4H8) etc. | ||
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Alkenes are hydrocarbons with a carbon-carbon double bond. Alkenes have a general formula of CnH2n. They are known as unsaturated, where as alkanes are known as saturated. Examples include ethene (C2H4), propene (C3H6), butene (C4H8) etc.