Question

What would the molecule C₂H₄ be classified as?

Alkane

Inorganic compound

Alkyne

Alkene

Answer 1

Alkene.

Step-by-step explanation:

C₂H₄ is the formula of ethene.

C forms four bonds.

Its structure is: CH₂=CH₂.

The bond between the two carbon atoms is double bond.

When the hydrocarbon contains a double bond, it is classified as an alkene.