Why is it called 1-butene?
Why is it called 1-butene? Their general formula is CnH2n for molecules with one double bond (and no rings). Thus, the word "1-butene" indicates a chain of four carbons, with a double bond between carbons 1 and 2; the word "2-butene" indicates a chain of four carbons, with a double bond between carbons 2 and 3. Which of the following is 1-butene? 1-Butene (or 1-Butylene) is the organic compound with the formula CH3CH2CH=CH2. It is a colorless gas that is easily condensed to give a colorless liquid. It is classified as a linear alpha-olefin. It is one of the isomers...