How to distinguish alkenes from alkynes using the alphabet

Alkenes & Alkynes: Crash Course Chemistry #41 · 9:36 · Video: CrashCourse · Watch at the source

In short: Explore the structural differences between alkenes and alkynes. This video breaks down complex chemical processes like hydrogenation and polymerization, while also decoding the terminology used to name various fats.

The video covers the fundamental structures of alkenes and alkynes, offering a simple alphabetical trick to tell them apart. Beyond basic structures, it explores chemical reactions including hydrogenation, halogenation, and polymerization.

The presentation also delves into the chemistry of triglycerides and clarifies the different names associated with fats.

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