Question

The molecules of the alkene family are represented by a general formula C_nH_2n. Answer the following:

What is the name of the alkene when n = 4? 

Answer 1

n = 4

∴ C = 4

H = 2n

= 2 × 4

 = 8

∴ C₄H₈ is butene or butylene, which is the name of an alkene.