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What is the general formula for alkenes?
Think about how many hydrogens are in comparison to alkanes.
Name the simplest alkene.
This alkene has two carbon atoms.
What is the general formula for alkenes?
Remember the relationship of hydrogens to the number of carbons.
True or False: Alkenes are saturated hydrocarbons.
Think about what 'saturated' means in chemistry.
If you have an unknown hydrocarbon with the formula C4H8, propose two different structural isomers and discuss their properties.
Consider how the double bond's position affects both the structure and reactivity.
How would the addition of HCl to an alkene not follow Markovnikov's rule if it was symmetrical?
Think about which carbon gets the ‘rich get richer’ treatment in an unsymmetrical reaction.
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