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Definition of C₈H₁₆
C₈H₁₆ is a general formula for a type of chemical compound belonging to the alkenes group. They are commonly known as octenes and can appear in several different isomers. Their English name is Octenes. Each molecule of C₈H₁₆ contains 8 carbon atoms and 16 hydrogen atoms. The molecular weight of C₈H₁₆ is 112.21 g/mol. Moreover, C₈H₁₆ does not contain ions in its structure because they are non-metal compounds.

Properties of C₈H₁₆
2.1 Physical properties of C₈H₁₆
C₈H₁₆ typically appears as a colorless liquid. They have a distinctive smell of hydrocarbon substances. The pH of C₈H₁₆ cannot be determined because they are neither acid nor base.
2.2 Chemical properties of C₈H₁₆
C₈H₁₆ can participate in substitution and addition reactions, especially addition reactions with halogen and substitution reactions with strong oxidants.

Common chemical equations of C₈H₁₆
Due to the characteristic of alkenes, C₈H₁₆ participates in addition reactions with halogen, such as:
C₈H₁₆ + Br₂ -> C₈H₁₆Br₂
C₈H₁₆ + Cl₂ -> C₈H₁₆Cl₂

Preparation of C₈H₁₆
4.1 Laboratory preparation of C₈H₁₆
C₈H₁₆ is usually synthesized from larger hydrocarbon sources through the reaction of shortening carbon chains or from substances containing many hydroxyl groups.
4.2 Industrial preparation of C₈H₁₆
On an industrial scale, C₈H₁₆ is typically produced from petroleum derivatives, specifically from longer-chain hydrocarbons.