28/04/2026
Organic Chemistry hemistry
ALKANE vs ALKENE vs ALKYNE
🔹 Alkanes
• Bond: Single (C–C)
• Type: Saturated
• Formula: CₙH₂ₙ₊₂
• Reaction: Substitution
• Example: Methane (CH₄)
🔹 Alkenes
• Bond: Double (C=C)
• Type: Unsaturated
• Formula: CₙH₂ₙ
• Reaction: Addition
• Example: Ethene (C₂H₄)
🔹 Alkynes
• Bond: Triple (C≡C)
• Type: Unsaturated
• Formula: CₙH₂ₙ₋₂
• Reaction: Addition
• Example: Ethyne (C₂H₂)
📌 Frequently tested in IGCSE, WAEC, NECO, POST UTME—master the differences!