Ethene

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Ethene is a hydrocarbon that has the chemical formula C2H4. It is part of a hydrocarbon family, in which all member share the same characteristic of having a double bond along the carbon skeleton.

Ethene has a molecular weight of 30.03 g/mol[1].

Under room temperature conditions, ethene is a colourless gas. Ethene's boiling point is at -104°C and it's melting point is -169°C[2].

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