Dehydrogenation of Alkanes
An alkene can be synthesized by the process of dehydrogenation (removal of hydrogen atoms), by heating an alkane up to about 700-750°C.
CH3–CH3 → CH2=CH2 + H2
An alkene can be synthesized by the process of dehydrogenation (removal of hydrogen atoms), by heating an alkane up to about 700-750°C.
CH3–CH3 → CH2=CH2 + H2