State some important uses of alkenes. - Vidyadip

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State some important uses of alkenes.

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Alkenes are used as starting materials for preparation of alkyl halides, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, acids, etc.
Ethene and propene are used to manufacture polythene, polypropylene which are used in polyethene bags, toys, bottles, etc.
Ethene is used for artificial ripening of fruits, such as mangoes.

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