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Question 3 • S1S: Chemistry B (E4912 - AG)

Which is composed of alkenes?

Answer
A
welding torch fuel
B
polystyrene cups
C
propane gas
D
degreaser containing hexane

Explanation

Polystyrene is made by joining many styrene molecules. Styrene contains a carbon–carbon double bond, the defining feature of an alkene, which is used to form the polymer chains. Propane and hexane are alkanes, while welding torch fuel is typically acetylene, an alkyne.

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