Reactions of Alkenes (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards

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Reactions of Alkenes
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Functional group characterizing alkenes

C=C\text{C}=\text{C} (carbon-carbon double bond)

Reactivity of alkenes compared to alkanes

More reactive

Characteristic reaction type of alkenes

Addition reactions

Product when alkenes undergo hydrogenation

Alkanes

Catalyst required for alkene hydrogenation

Metal catalyst (e.g., nickel)

Product of alkene + halogen reaction

Di-substituted haloalkane

Bromine test result with alkenes

Red-orange colour disappears rapidly

Product of alkene hydration

Alcohols

Catalyst for industrial ethene hydration

H3PO4\text{H}_3\text{PO}_4 (phosphoric acid)

Addition reactions convert unsaturated to...

Saturated compounds

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