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Write the physical properties of ethene.

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The physical properties of ethene are:
  1. It is lighter than air.
  2. It is a colourless gas, which is neutral to litmus and has a faintly sweet odour.
  3. The melting point and boiling points of ethene are -169o​C and -104oC respectively
  4. It is highly soluble in organic solvents such as carbon tetrachloride and is sparingly soluble in water.

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