Question

Different between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons

Answer 1

Answer:

Basic difference is that Saturated hydrocarbons are single bonded. Example ethane, propane, butane

While unsaturated hydrocarbons are double or triple bonded. Example ethene,propene,ethyne etc.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Saturated hydrocarbon are compounds containing only single covalent bonds.

• These are also known as alkanes.

1. Unsaturated hydrocarbon are straight chain compounds containing double or triple covalent bonds.

• Hydrocarbon with a double bond between carbon atoms are known as alkanes.