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Which members of alkene are Gases at room temperature

Correct answer: A. Ethene, propene and butene

  • A. Ethene, propene and butene
  • B. Propene, butene and pentene
  • C. Ethene, propene and pentene
  • D. Propene, pentene and butene

Explanation

The correct answer is option A: Ethene, propene and butene. The first three members of alkene, ethene, propene, and butene, are gases at room temperature because of their low molecular weights and relatively weak intermolecular forces. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because pentene and above members of alkene are liquids at room temperature due to their higher molecular weights and stronger intermolecular forces.

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