A group of unsaturated hydrocarbons of the general formula CnH2n, and named after the corresponding paraffins by the addition of 'ene' or 'ylene' to the stem. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20829
A group of petrochemicals characterized by their straight or branched structure. Includes ethylene, the largest volume petrochemical, and propylene and butadiene. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21049
A group of chemicals characterized by their straight or branched structure. Includes ethylene, the largest volume petrochemical, and butadiene and propylene.
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