15. Observe the structure of the given carbon compound
HO
H-C-C-OH
Decide whether this carbon compound is saturated or unsaturated. One
reason for your answer.
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The carbon compound in this structure is unsaturated.
Explanation:
- The carbon compound in this structure is unsaturated.
- Unsaturated carbon compounds are those having double or triple bonds in the compound.
- In this compound, the hydroxyl group ( OH) is forming a double bond with the carbon atom in the chain.
- All the other bonds in this compound are single but it has only one double bond. Therefore this compound is an unsaturated compound.
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