Provide the formula,structure,$IUPAC$ names,and common names of alkenes having carbon atoms $n = 1, 2, 3, 4$.

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(N/A) The general formula for alkenes is $C_nH_{2n}$. Note that $n=1$ (methene) is a highly reactive intermediate (carbene) and not a stable alkene. The table below summarizes the requested information:
No. of CarbonFormulaStructure$IUPAC$ (Common Name)
$C_1$$CH_2$$:CH_2$Methene (Methylene)
$C_2$$C_2H_4$$CH_2=CH_2$Ethene (Ethylene)
$C_3$$C_3H_6$$CH_3-CH=CH_2$Propene (Propylene)
$C_4$$C_4H_8$$(i)$ $CH_3CH_2CH=CH_2$
(ii) $CH_3CH=CHCH_3$
(iii) $CH_3-C(CH_3)=CH_2$
$(i)$ But$-1-$ene ($\alpha$-butylene)
(ii) But$-2-$ene ($\beta$-butylene)
(iii) $2-$methylprop$-1-$ene (Isobutylene)

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