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7.2.2 Reactions of alkenes
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The alkene functional group

The alkene functional group

Addition reactions of ethene with hydrogen, steam, and bromine

Alkenes are hydrocarbons containing a carbon-carbon double bond, C=C\text{C}=\text{C}C=C. A hydrocarbon contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms.

7.2.2 Reactions of alkenes Lesson

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Step-by-step lessons covering AQA GCSE Chemistry 7.2.2 Reactions of alkenes for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Nail the core quantitative topics — moles, balancing equations and calculations — early on, since they underpin higher-tier questions across every paper and topic.