Question

(i) Distinguish between :
Saturated hydrocarbons and Unsaturated hydrocarbon​

Answer 1

Answer:

Saturated Hydrocarbons

:

1) Have no double or triple bonds between any two carbon atoms throughout the compound

2) Usually more stable than unsaturated compounds.

Unsaturated compounds :

1) Have one or more than one double or triple bonds in the compound.

2) Generally most of these compounds are very reactive to unsymmetrical reagents