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What is the general formula for alkenes?
CnH2n
CnH2n+2
CnHn
CnH2n-2
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Which of the following statements about alkenes is true?
they are less reactive than alkanes
they are saturated hydrocarbons
they contain only single carbon-carbon bonds
they have at least one carbon-carbon double bond
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How many hydrogen atoms are present in a cyclic alkene with 6 carbon atoms?
14
10
12
8
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What is the approximate bond angle around each carbon atom in a carbon-carbon double bond?
180°
90°
120°
109.5°
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Which of the following describes the geometry of carbon atoms in a carbon-carbon double bond?
octahedral
trigonal planar
linear
tetrahedral
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Which of the following statements comparing alkenes and alkanes is true?
alkenes and alkanes have similar reactivity
reactivity cannot be compared between alkenes and alkanes
alkenes are more reactive than alkanes
alkanes are more reactive than alkenes
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Alkenes can readily participate in which type of reaction due to the presence of the C=C double bond?
addition reactions
redox reactions
substitution reactions
elimination reactions
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What makes the C=C double bond electrons highly accessible for reactions?
high bond enthalpy
low electron density
high electron density
linear shape
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