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| Since the carbon-carbon double bond is readily converted to other __________ __________, alkenes are important intermediates in the synthesis of polymers, drugs, pesticides, and other valuable chemicals. |
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__________ is the organic compound produced in the largest volume, at around 160 billion pounds per year worldwide.
__________ also serves as a plant hormone, accelerating the ripening of fruit. |
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| __________ is produced at the rate of about 90 billion pounds per year worldwide, with much of that going to make about 40 billion pounds of polypropylene. |
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| A __________ is a large molecule made up of many monomer molecules. |
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| Many __________ molecules come together to create a polymer. |
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| Ab alkene monomer can __________ by a chain reaction where additional alkene molecules add to the end of the growing polymer chain. |
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| Since polymers result from the addition of many individual alkene units, they are called __________ __________. |
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| __________ are polymers made from monofunctional (single functional group) alkenes such as __________ and __________. |
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1) Polyolefins
2) Ethylene
3) Propylene |
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