Question

How will you differentiate between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons​

Answer 1

A saturated hydrocarbon is the hydrocarbon in which all its carbon-carbon bonds are single. An unsaturated hydrocarbon,however, is the one in which some carbon-carbon bonds can be double or triple. e.g alkenes like ethene have double bonds while alkynes like ethyne have triple bonds.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Saturated hydrocarbon Unsaturated hydrocarbon

1. It consists of a single bond between carbon atoms. Double or triple bond between carbon atoms is present.

2. It bums with a blue flame. It burns with a sooty flame.

3. Show substitution reaction Show additional reaction.

4. Less reactive Eg. CH

4

, Methane C

2

H

6

, Ethane More reactive

E.g. H

2

C=CH

2

, Ethene

HC≡CH, Ethyne