Alkenes
Alkenes General Formula CnH2n Ethene C2H4 Propene C3H6 But-1-ene C4H8 But-2-ene C4H8
Alkenes Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons, as they contain a carbon-carbon double bond
Ethene C2H4
Propene C3H6
But-1-ene C4H8
But-2-ene C4H8
Alkenes Alkene molecules are planar, e.g. ethene
Physical properties Physical state: Gases Insoluble in water Soluble in non-polar solvents such as cyclohexane
Uses Used to make plastics, e.g. ethene is used to make polythene Ethene is used to make ethanol for industrial use