Question detail
If an alkene is burned in a closed container with limited oxygen, what is the most likely outcome?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only)
Question
- A. The alkene will not react at all.
- B. The alkene will form a stable peroxide.
- C. The alkene will undergo incomplete combustion, producing CO and soot.
- D. The alkene will convert to an alkane.
Answer
The correct option is The alkene will undergo incomplete combustion, producing CO and soot..
Explanation
The correct option is The alkene will undergo incomplete combustion, producing CO and soot.. The alkene will undergo incomplete combustion, producing CO and soot. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain that alkenes react with oxygen in combustion reactions in the same way as other hydrocarbons. This belongs to Reactions of alkenes within Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only), so the answer must use the correct organic chemistry context. The other options are incorrect when they confuse the organic family, formula type, reaction condition, product, or property being tested. Keep molecular formula, structural formula, displayed formula, and general formula distinct. Do not confuse alkanes with alkenes, saturated with unsaturated, cracking with combustion, polymers with monomers, or hydrocarbons with oxygen-containing alcohols and carboxylic acids. When formulae are used, preserve the stored notation exactly and explain the GCSE chemistry idea in words rather than using unsupported displayed-formula diagrams.
Common mistake
Alkenes burn like alkanes
Students often think alkenes combust the same way as alkanes, producing only CO₂ and H₂O
Alkenes contain a C=C bond, so incomplete combustion is more likely, giving CO, soot and a smoky flame
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