Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - The Variety Of Organic Chemicals (Section 2 - No. 37)
What is the main difference between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons?
Saturated hydrocarbons have single bonds; unsaturated hydrocarbons have double or triple bonds.
Saturated hydrocarbons contain only carbon and hydrogen; unsaturated hydrocarbons contain other elements.
Saturated hydrocarbons are more reactive than unsaturated hydrocarbons.
Saturated hydrocarbons are liquids; unsaturated hydrocarbons are gases.
Explanation
Saturated hydrocarbons have only single bonds, while unsaturated hydrocarbons contain double or triple bonds.
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