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Identify how the chemical properties of alkenes and alkynes differ from those of alkanes.
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This is due to the fact that they do not have any functional groups or multiple bonds that can participate in reactions. They are composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms linked by single bonds, forming a stable and saturated hydrocarbon structure. Show more…
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