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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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Answered by Fatimakincsem
4

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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