Answer true or false. (a) Alkenes and alkynes are nonpolar molecules. (b) The physical properties of alkenes are similar to those of alkanes of the same carbon skeletons. (c) Alkenes that are liquid at room temperature are insoluble in water and when added to water, will float on water.

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Answer true or false.

(a) Alkenes and alkynes are nonpolar molecules.

(b) The physical properties of alkenes are similar to those of alkanes of the same carbon skeletons.

(c) Alkenes that are liquid at room temperature are insoluble in water and when added to water, will float on water.

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