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Alkanes and Alkenes

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  Alkanes   Alkenes
$(i)$ Hydrocarbons containing carbon to carbon single bonds $(C-C)$ only are called alkanes or Paraffins. $(i)$ The hydrocarbon which contain carbon to carbon double bonds $(C=C)$ are called Alkenes or Olefins.
$(ii)$ Their general formula is $C_nH_{2n+2}$ $(ii)$ Their general formula is $C_nH_{2n}$
$(iii)$ They are chemically less reactive. $(iii)$ They are chemically more reactive.
$(iv)$ They undergo substitution reaction. $(iv)$ They undergo addition reaction.

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