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Question
The molecules of the alkene family are represented by a general formula CnH2n. Answer the following:
What is the name of the alkene when n = 4?
Solution
n = 4
∴ C = 4
H = 2n
= 2 x 4
= 8
∴ C4H8 is butene or butylene, which is the name of an alkene.
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