15.2.6

The Shortest Alkenes

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The 4 Shortest Alkenes

The four shortest alkenes, in ascending (increasing) size order, are:

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Ethene

  • Ethene has the formula C2H4.
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Propene

  • Propene has the formula C3H6.
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Butene

  • Butene has the formula C4H8.
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Pentene

  • Pentene has the formula C5H10.

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