Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ene
Noun
/iːn/
Definition
A class of organic compounds that contain a carbon-carbon double bond.
Examples
- The simplest alkene is ethene (C2H4).
- Alkenes can easily undergo addition reactions due to the presence of the double bond.
Meaning
In chemistry, the term ‘ene’ refers to alkenes, which are hydrocarbons that feature one or more carbon-carbon double bonds, making them unsaturated compounds.
Synonyms
- alkene
- unsaturated hydrocarbon