Which statement does NOT apply to Alkenes?

They readily react

They have double bonds

They are more stable than alkanes

They are unsaturated

c) They are more stable than alkanes (just took the quiz and got this question correct)

They are more stable than alkanes

Explanation:

Alkenes are a type of unsaturated hydrocarbons which means they have a double bond in their structure, or lack maximum number of hydrogen atoms on each carbon. Alkenes have a general formula of CnH2n. They are called unsaturated hydrocarbons since they have a double bond. They are therefore less stable compared to alkanes and also are readily reactive.