Which of the following is the simplest alkene? (2021)

Practice Questions

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Which of the following is the simplest alkene? (2021)
  1. Ethylene
  2. Propylene
  3. Butylene
  4. Pentylene

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is the simplest alkene? (2021)
  • Step 1: Understand what an alkene is. An alkene is a type of hydrocarbon that contains at least one double bond between carbon atoms.
  • Step 2: Identify the simplest alkene. The simplest alkene has the fewest number of carbon atoms.
  • Step 3: Recognize that the simplest alkene has 2 carbon atoms. This is because with 1 carbon atom, you cannot form a double bond.
  • Step 4: Write the chemical formula for the simplest alkene. The formula for the simplest alkene with 2 carbon atoms is C2H4.
  • Step 5: Name the simplest alkene. The name of C2H4 is ethylene.
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