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Uses of Ethene and Ethyne

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Name three compounds formed by ethylene and give one use of each compound.

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Three compounds formed by ethylene are:

Polythene

Ethanol

Epoxyethane

Uses of above compounds:

Polythene is used as carry bags.

Ethanol is used as a starting material for other products, mainly cosmetics and toiletry preparation.

Epoxyethane is used in the manufacture of detergents.

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