Question

Write the general formula for each of the following hydrocarbons and give one example for each.
(i) Alkene
(ii) Alkyne

Answer 1

Answer:

Alkanes, alkenes and alkynes are simple hydrocarbon chains with no functional groups. Alkanes are identified because the carbon chain has only single bonds. ... Alkenes have at least one double bond and alkynes have at least one triple bond. The most common alkyne is ethyne, better known as acetylene.

Answer 2

Answer:

Alkene- CnH(2n),

Alkyne- CnH(2n-2)