Write the physical properties of ethene.

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The physical properties of ethene are:

It is lighter than air.

It is a colourless gas, which is neutral to litmus and has a faintly sweet odour.

The melting point and boiling points of ethene are $-$ 169^oC and $-$ 104^oC respectively

It is highly soluble in organic solvents such as carbon tetrachloride and is sparingly soluble in water.

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