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Alkene vs. Alkenyl — What's the Difference?

Alkene vs. Alkenyl — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Alkene and Alkenyl

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Alkene

In chemistry, an alkene is a hydrocarbon containing a carbon–carbon double bond.Alkene is often used as synonym of olefin, that is, any hydrocarbon containing one or more double bonds. Two general types of monoalkenes are distinguished: terminal and internal.

Alkenyl

(organic chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or derived from an alkene

Alkene

Any of a series of unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbons with a carbon-carbon double bond, having the general formula CnH2n.

Alkenyl

(organic chemistry) Any univalent radical derived from an alkene

Alkene

(organic compound) An unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbon with one or more carbon–carbon double bonds. Category:en:Carbon
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Alkene

Any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon

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