Alkenes Menu

An introduction to the alkenes, their reactivity and their physical properties.

Making alkenes in the lab from alcohols.

The reaction between alkenes and hydrogen.

The reactions with chlorine and bromine, including the test using bromine water.

The reactions with compounds such as hydrogen chloride and hydrogen bromide.

The reaction between alkenes and concentrated sulfuric acid (including further reaction to give alcohols).

The reaction between alkenes and potassium manganate(VII) (potassium permanganate) solution.

The industrial hydration of alkenes (their reaction with water) to give alcohols.

The polymerisation of alkenes, including some uses of the polymers formed.

The manufacture of epoxyethane (old name: ethylene oxide) from ethene, including its uses.