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Also known as alkenes

thumb|right|120px|A 3D model of ethylene, the simplest alkene

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An alkene is a type of hydrocarbon molecule that contains a double bond between carbon atoms, with ethylene being the simplest example. Alkenes are important in chemistry and industry because they serve as building blocks for making plastics, fuels, and many other useful chemical products.

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Alkenes
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Category:Alkenes
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alkane
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