Uses of Alkenes
(i) Alkenes are used for the manufacture of polythene - a plastic material;
(ii) Alkenes are used for artificial ripening of fruits;
(iii) Alkenes are used as a general anaesthetic;
(iv) Alkenes are used as a starting material for a large number of compounds such as glycol, ethyl halides, ethyl alcohol, ethylene oxide, etc;
(v) Alkenes are used for making poisonous mustard gas (War gas);
(vi) Alkenes are used for making ethylene-oxygen flame.