ICSE Class 10 Chemistry Question 11 of 23

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Question 4(i)

Define:

(a) Alkanes

(b) Alkenes

Answer

(a) Alkanes — Saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons containing a carbon carbon single bond are called alkanes. The general formula is CnH2n+2

(b) Alkenes — Unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons containing a carbon carbon double bond are called alkenes. The general formula is CnH2n