Is 1-nonene an alkane, alkene, or an alcohol?

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anor277
Sep 2, 2016

#"1-nonene"# is an olefin, an #"alkene"#.

Explanation:

#"1-nonene"# has formula #H_3C-(CH_2)_6CH=CH_2#. The olefin bond is between #C1# and #C2#. Industrially, isomeric nonenes are obtained from trimerization of propylene.

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