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Question
Distinguish between:
Alkane - Alkene
Solution
| Alkane | Alkene | |
| 1. | Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons. | Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons. |
| 2. | They have C−C single bonds. | They have at least one C=C double bond. |
| 3. | They are characterized by the general formula is CnH2n+2. | They are characterized by the general formula is CnH2n. |
| 4. | First member of homologous series is methane. | First member of homologous series is ethene. |
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