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1. Definition of C₄H₆

C₄H₆ is the chemical formula of several types of unsaturated hydrocarbons containing 4 carbon atoms and 6 hydrogen atoms. Substances with the general formula C₄H₆ are usually called butene or butadiene.

1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common names: Butene or Butadiene
1.1.2 English names: Butene or Butadiene
1.2. Atomic structure: C₄H₆ consists of 4 carbon atoms and 6 hydrogen atoms.
1.3. Atomic weight: The atomic weight of C₄H₆ is 54.09 g/mol.
1.3.1 Molecular structure: C₄H₆ consists of 4 carbon atoms connected to each other, and 6 hydrogen atoms connected to carbon.
1.4 Ion structure: C₄H₆ does not have ions as it is a hydrocarbon.

2. Properties: C₄H₆

2.1 Physical properties of C₄H₆:
State: Gas under normal conditions
Color: Colorless
Odor: Odorless
pH: Does not affect the acid/base environment as it is a neutral substance.
2.2 Chemical properties of C₄H₆: Easily carries out addition reactions with oxidants, halogens.

3. Common chemical equations involving C₄H₆:

C₄H₆ + Br₂ -> C₄H₆Br₂(Reactionwithbromine)

4. Synthesis of C₄H₆

4.1 Laboratory synthesis of C₄H₆: C₄H₆ can be synthesized from ethylene through dimerization reaction.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of C₄H₆: Produced from the cracking process of petroleum, or synthesized from ethylene.