Chemistry A-Level
reactivity of alkenes
What reactivity of alkenes means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of reactivity of alkenes
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The relatively low bond enthalpy of the π-bond explains why alkenes are more reactive than comparable alkanes, whose σ-bonds are stronger.
Topics that use reactivity of alkenes
- Alkenes (OCR A-Level)
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