Chapter 8 - Alkenes, Alkynes and Aromatic Compounds

2 H 4, whereas that for ethyne is C 2 H 2. Thus, until you become more familiar the language of organic chemistry, it is often most useful to draw out line or partially-condensed structures, as shown below: (Back to the Top) 8.2 Properties of Alkenes The physical properties of alkenes are similar to those of thealkanes. Table 8.1 shows

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