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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