Alkanes and alkenes are both non-polar due to the C-C and C-H bonds present.
Explain why alkenes are more reactive than alkanes.
State the types of reaction alkenes can undergo.
State the type of reaction to produce alkenes.

Penta-1,4-diene can undergo strong oxidation with acidified potassium manganate. State your thought process in determining the products of strong oxidation of penta-1,4-diene.
Despite having the same electron cloud size, cis-but-2-ene has a higher boiling point than that of trans-but-2-ene.
Explain why.
State and explain which isomer of butendioic acid has a higher boiling point.