4dAlkenes
Syllabus objectives
- 4.23know that alkenes contain the functional group >C=C<
- 4.24know the general formula for alkenes
- 4.25explain why alkenes are classified as unsaturated hydrocarbons
- 4.26understand how to draw the structural and displayed formulae for alkenes with up to four carbon atoms in the molecule, and name the unbranched-chain isomers knowledge of cis/trans or E/Z notation is not required
- 4.27describe the reactions of alkenes with bromine to produce dibromoalkanes
- 4.28describe how bromine water can be used to distinguish between an alkane and an alkene