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Why does an alkene with n carbon atoms have two fewer hydrogen atoms than the corresponding alkane?

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Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only)

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Why does an alkene with n carbon atoms have two fewer hydrogen atoms than the corresponding alkane?.

  1. A.The carbon-carbon double bond reduces the number of hydrogens needed
  2. B.Alkenes contain oxygen atoms instead of hydrogen atoms
  3. C.Alkenes have no carbon-carbon bonds
  4. D.The molecule loses all hydrogen during cracking

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