Question
Distinguish between:
Alkane - Alkene

Answer

  Alkane Alkene
1. Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons. Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons.
2. They have $C−C$ single bonds. They have at least one $C=C$ double bond.
3. They are characterized by the general formula is $C_nH_{2n+2}$. They are characterized by the general formula is $C_nH_{2n}$​​​​​​​.
4. First member of homologous series is methane. First member of homologous series is ethene.

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