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OpenStudy (anonymous):

can alkenes react with potassium dichromate

OpenStudy (wolfe8):

Welcome to OpenStudy. Potassium dichromate is an oxidization agent and alkenes can be oxidized. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alkene

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so would there be a colour change?

OpenStudy (wolfe8):

In a test or by itself? On itself I would assume no. But look up Baeyer test on alkene's oxidation.

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