Chemistry, asked by ichuniha8572, 8 months ago

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Since the compound is unsaturated with respect to hydrogen atoms, the extra electrons are shared between 2 carbon atoms forming double bonds in alkenes. Alkenes are also called OLEFINS because they form oily liquids on reaction with chlorine gas.

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