NEET Chemistry Alkenes MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about alkenes is correct?
The first stable member of the alkene series is ethylene, or ethene.
Alkenes cannot react with electrophilic reagents due to their stability.
The IUPAC name for CH3-CH=CH2 is butene.
Alkenes are more stable than alkanes due to the presence of double bonds.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The first stable member of the alkene series is indeed ethylene (C2H4), also known as ethene, as mentioned in the NCERT context. Alkenes are less stable than alkanes because they can react with electrophilic reagents.
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