Question

Distinguish between the following:

Alkane and Alkene.

Answer 1

Alkane:

1. Alkanes in which the carbon atoms are linked to each other only by single bonds.

2. The general formula of an alkane is C_nH_{2n + 2}

3. They are chemically less reactive.

Alkene:

1. Alkenes in which carbon atoms are linked to each other by double bonds.

2. The general formula of an alkene is C_nH_2n.

3. They are chemically more reactive.