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  • Hydrogen Atoms in Alkenes: A Step-by-Step Calculation
    Here's how to figure out the number of hydrogen atoms:

    1. General Alkane Formula:

    * Unbranched alkanes follow the formula CnH2n+2, where 'n' is the number of carbon atoms.

    2. Alkene Adjustment:

    * An alkene has one double bond, which means it has two fewer hydrogen atoms than the corresponding alkane.

    3. Calculation:

    * For a 5-carbon alkane (n=5): C5H2(5)+2 = C5H12

    * For a 5-carbon alkene: C5H12 - 2H = C5H10

    Answer: There are 10 hydrogen atoms in an unbranched alkene with one double bond and 5 carbon atoms.

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