Alkenes are characterised by presence of _____________ .

single bond

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double bond

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triple bond

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-OH group

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Solution

The correct option is B double bond
Alkenes have a double bond in between the carbon atoms and other valencies are filled by hydrogen atoms as carbon has 4 valencies e.g.
$H_{2} C = C H_{2}$

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