NEET Chemistry · Hydrocarbons

Ethene (C2H4): structure and reactions

Study its functional group, hybridisation, geometry, NCERT chemistry, and high-yield conversions.

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Structure of Ethene

Functional group
Alkene
Chapter
Hydrocarbons
Hybridisation
Both carbon atoms are sp2 hybridised
Geometry
Planar with bond angles close to 120 degrees

NCERT core

The carbon-carbon double bond contains one sigma and one pi bond and readily undergoes addition reactions.

NEET exam focus

For NEET, learn the NCERT statement, reagent, condition, reaction type, and direct product associated with Ethene.

Reactions involving Ethene

EtheneC2H4
H2O / H+
Ethanol

Electrophilic addition · Acid-catalysed hydration

Alcoholic KOH
Ethene

Beta-elimination · Heat

EthanolC2H5OH
Concentrated H2SO4
Ethene

Dehydration / elimination · 443 K

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