Chemistry 12th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 24 - Organic Chemistry - Questions & Problems - Page 1051: 24.3

Answer

1. Saturated Hydrocarbons: Hydrocarbons in which all the carbons are bonded to each other in exclusively single bonds. Eg: Alkanes like pentane, hexane 2. Unsaturated Hydrocarbons: Hydrocarbons containing carbon to carbon double bonds or triple bonds. Eg: Alkenes like 1,4-hexadiene

Work Step by Step

1. Saturated Hydrocarbons: Hydrocarbons in which all the carbons are bonded to each other in exclusively single bonds. Eg: Alkanes like pentane, hexane 2. Unsaturated Hydrocarbons: Hydrocarbons containing carbon to carbon double bonds or triple bonds. Eg: Alkenes like 1,4-hexadiene
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