A student studies that acetic acid is a saturated compound. The structure of the compound is shown. Why is acetic acid classified as a saturated compound? a) Because there is a the single bond between the carbon atoms b) Because there is a double bond between the carbon and oxygen atoms c) Because there is a single bond between the carbon and hydrogen atoms d) Because there is a single bond between the carbon and hydroxide diatom
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Answer:
The question is mis printed. Instead of saturated it will be unsaturated because all carboxylic acids are unsaturated. Answer will be option b
Explanation:
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Answer:
Option (a) Because there is a single bond between the carbon atoms is correct.
Explanation:
Saturated compound: A compound only having carbon-carbon single bond and σ bonds. It has no carbon-carbon double bonds or triple bonds. Eg- CH₃-CH₃.
Unsaturated compound: A compound only having carbon-carbon double bonds or triple bonds and π bonding. Eg- CH₂=CH
A compound cannot be called an unsaturated compound unless C-C double bonds or triple bonds are present, regardless of which atom or functional group makes a double or triple bond with C.
In acetic acid, we find C=O, carbon doubly bonded with O, but no C-C double bonds or triple bonds, so it is a saturated compound.
Conclusion:
Acetic acid is a saturated compound because there is a single bond between the carbon atoms.