RI_11 Alkenes
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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.
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.
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State the types of reaction alkenes can undergo.
State the type of reaction to produce alkenes.
State the types of reaction alkenes can undergo.
State the type of reaction to produce alkenes.

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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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State and explain which isomer of butendioic acid has a higher boiling point.
State and explain which isomer of butendioic acid has a higher boiling point.