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Question
The unsaturated hydrocarbons containing a carbon-carbon double bond are called _______.
Options
Alkenes
Alkanes
Alkynes
Alcohol
Solution
The unsaturated hydrocarbons containing a carbon-carbon double bond are called Alkenes.
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| Ethene | C2H4 | CH2 = CH2 | 2 | 0 | -102 |
| Propene | C3H6 | CH3–CH = CH2 | 3 | 1 | -48 |
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