Alkenes — KCSE Chemistry
KCSE Chemistry · 83 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives
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Name and write structural formulae of alkenes and describe their preparation from alcohols by dehydration
Describe the addition reactions of alkenes with H₂, Br₂, HBr, H₂O and state conditions required
Describe addition polymerisation of alkenes and give examples of common polymers and their uses
Alkenes
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Name two common polymers produced from alkenes and state one use for each. (4 marks)
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Identify the process by which alkenes are converted into polymers through repeated addition reactions. (2 marks)
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Identify the type of reaction that occurs when ethene reacts with water in the presence of sulfuric acid and state the condition needed for this reaction. (3 marks)
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