they contain C=C
The general formula the formula is CnH2n+2
They are saturated
Some isomers are cis and trans
2006-12-16 10:16:45 · 5 answers · asked by jay 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Alkenes are not saturated. Remember that being saturated means that each Carbon has the maximum number of Hydrogens it can hold, so they must have single bonds. So, CH4, C2H6. Also, the general formula isnot CnH2n+2, that is a characteristic of alkanes.
2006-12-16 10:25:50 · answer #1 · answered by cnuswte 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they contain C=C bonds alkenes are UNSATURATED.
Therefore the one that's not a characteristic of alkenes is they are saturated.
2006-12-16 18:24:46 · answer #2 · answered by Allabor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
saturated hydrocarbons contain no double bonds. Answer is "they are saturated"
2006-12-16 18:28:41 · answer #3 · answered by tridoc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just look at the answer I gave to the later question on alkanes. That will resolve the issue.
2006-12-16 18:50:58 · answer #4 · answered by acablue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are saturated.
2006-12-16 18:19:58 · answer #5 · answered by Stacey L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋