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May 1, 2016

Because alkenes contains carbon-carbon double bond.
#C = C#

Explanation:

For example, hydrogen atoms in alkene double the number of carbon atoms.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/ocr_gateway/carbon_chemistry/making_polymersrev2.shtml

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