Asked by Ayanna Mcduffie on Jun 08, 2024

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What elements other than carbon must be in an alkene or an alkyne?

A) Hydrogen
B) Hydrogen and oxygen
C) Hydrogen and nitrogen
D) Hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen

Alkene

Hydrocarbons that contain at least one carbon-to-carbon double bond, characterized by the formula CnH2n.

Alkyne

A hydrocarbon with at least one carbon-carbon triple bond, characterized by the general formula CnH2n-2.

Hydrogen

The lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe, symbol H.

  • Gain insights into the variances between alkenes, alkynes, and alkanes through their molecular structures and bonding features.
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Zybrea KnightJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Alkenes and alkynes are hydrocarbons, meaning they consist only of carbon (C) and hydrogen (H) atoms.