The simplest olefins is
Correct answer: B. Ethene
- A. Methene
- B. Ethene
- C. Propene
- D. Butene
Explanation
Ethene, also known as ethylene, is the correct answer as it is one of the simplest olefins with two carbon atoms and four hydrogen atoms. Methene, Propene, and Butene are all more complex olefins with more carbon atoms and hydrogen atoms, making them not the simplest in this context.
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