Chapter 19, Problem 21E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

In the molecular formulas, ${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{14}}$ and ${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{12}}$, the one which belongs to alkene is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Hydrocarbons are the compounds that contain only carbon and hydrogen atoms in their molecular formulas. Alkenes are also hydrocarbons containing a carbon-carbon double $\left(\text{C}=\text{C}\right)$ bond. The hydrocarbons containing double or triple carbon-carbon bonds are known as unsaturated hydrocarbons.