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Hexene vs. Hexaene — What's the Difference?

Hexene vs. Hexaene — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Hexene and Hexaene

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Hexene

Hexene is an alkene with a molecular formula C6H12. The prefix "hex" is derived from the fact that there are 6 carbon atoms in the molecule, while the "-ene" suffix denotes that there is an alkene present—two carbon atoms are connected via a double bond.

Hexaene

(organic chemistry) Any alkene having six double bonds
[http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/etc/medialib/docs/Aldrich/Acta/al_acta_30_01.pdf Aldrichimica Acta Volume 30 No 4] (pdf) from [http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/chemistry/chemical-synthesis/learning-center/aldrichimica-acta.html Sigma-Aldrich]

Hexene

(organic compound) Any of several isomers of the alkene having six carbon atoms and one double bond

Hexene

Same as Hexylene.

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