alkene
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈælkiːn/
Definition
An unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-to-carbon double bond.
Examples
The chemical reaction converted the simple alkane into a more reactive alkene.
Industrial processes often use an alkene as a starting material to create plastics.
Students must identify the position of the double bond to correctly name each alkene.
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