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Edexcel IGCSE·Chemistry·IGCSE Chemistry

Alkanes & Alkenes

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The alkane and alkene homologous series, their reactions, the bromine-water test, and addition polymerisation.

Alkanes

Saturated hydrocarbons, general formula **CnH2n+2C_nH_{2n+2}Cn​H2n+2​ (methane, ethane, propane, butane). Fairly unreactive but burn well; react with halogens in UV light** (substitution).

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