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Alkene properties for AS91391: Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds.
This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.
Alkenes
Naming: ends in -ene
e.g. but-2-ene |
Physical Properties
~ Insoluble in water
~ Melting point increases with Carbon chain length
~ Low melting point |
Preparation
Can be formed using:
Alkane -> Alkene (H2/Pt)
Alcohol -> Alkene (H+/H2O)
Haloalkane -> Alkene (HX)
Alcohol (diol) -> Alkene (H+/MnO4)
Haloalkane -> Alkene (X2) |
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Isomers
trans |
cis |
Methyl groups on opposite sides of double bond |
Methyl groups on same side of double bond |
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