Asked by Samer Khatib on May 28, 2024
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Which molecule below is an alkene?
A) CH3CH2OCH2CH3
B) (CH3) 2CHCH2OH
C) (CH3) 2C=CH2
D) (CH3) 2CHCH2NH2
E) CH3CH2CH2CO2H
Alkene
Hydrocarbons containing at least one carbon-to-carbon double bond, involved in various chemical reactions due to the reactivity of this bond.
Molecule
The tiniest unit of a chemical element or compound that retains the chemical characteristics of that element or compound.
- Detect and classify functional groups in organic substances.
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shawn smithJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The molecule in choice C contains a carbon-carbon double bond, which is the defining feature of an alkene. None of the other molecules have such a bond.
Learning Objectives
- Detect and classify functional groups in organic substances.
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