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Difference between saturated and unsaturated carbon

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Difference between saturated and unsaturated carbon
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Ganesh Sharma 5 years, 2 months ago

Saturated carbon has single bond while unsaturated carbon has more bond

Yogita Ingle 5 years, 2 months ago

Saturated hydrocarbons Unsaturated hydrocarbons
Saturated hydrocarbons are the compounds containing only single covalent bonds. These are also known as alkanes.  Unsaturated hydrocarbons are the straight chain compounds containing double or triple covalent bonds.
Hydrocarbons with a double bond between carbon atoms are known as alkenes. Hydrocarbons with triple bonds between carbon atoms are known as alkynes. 
These compounds have more number of hydrogen atoms when compared to its corresponding unsaturated hydrocarbons. These compounds have less number of hydrogen atoms when compared to its corresponding unsaturated hydrocarbons.
These compounds are less reactive. These compounds are more reactive.
These compounds under go substitution reactions.
CH+ Cl →  CH3Cl + HCl
These compounds under go addition reactions.
Ex: CH2=CH2 + H2 → CH3 - CH3
Saturated hydrocarbons burns with blue flame Unsaturated hydrocarbons burns with sooty flame

 

Vaishu ? 5 years, 2 months ago

Saturated carbon has only single bond while unsaturated can be formed double and triple bond.
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