Alkenes ________.A) are relatively polar compoundsB) have lower boiling points than alcohols of similar molecular weightC) are reasonably soluble in waterD) both A and BE) none of the above

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Alkenes ________.A)  are relatively polar compoundsB)  have lower boiling points than alcohols of similar molecular weightC)  are reasonably soluble in waterD)  both A and BE)  none of the above

Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Alkenes have lower boiling points than alcohols of similar molecular weight due to the lack of hydrogen bonding between molecules. Option A is incorrect because alkenes are nonpolar or only slightly polar. Option C is incorrect because alkenes are generally insoluble in water.

Alkenes ________.

A) are relatively polar compounds
B) have lower boiling points than alcohols of similar molecular weight
C) are reasonably soluble in water
D) both A and B
E) none of the above

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