DifferenceModerate1 mark
5(ii)
Differentiate between the following pairs based on the criteria given:
Unsaturated and Saturated hydrocarbons (type of bond present)
Topic: Organic chemistry: structure, nomenclature and reactions
Previous-year question practice database
Answer
Exam answer
Unsaturated hydrocarbons contain C=C or C≡C bonds; saturated hydrocarbons contain only C–C single bonds.
Comparison
| Unsaturated hydrocarbons | Saturated hydrocarbons |
|---|---|
| Contain at least one C=C or C≡C bond. | Contain only C–C single bonds. |
More from Organic Chemistry
Identify the equation that shows the reaction of ethane with chlorine in the presence of ultraviolet light.2026A hydrocarbon X undergoes the reaction under suitable conditions as shown below:
Which compound(s) is/are unsaturated?2026An atom of X forms an ion according to the equation X ⟶ X⁺2.
The atomic number of the atom X is:2026An unsaturated hydrocarbon with three atoms of carbon and six atoms of hydrogen is:2026A compound which reacts with water to give acetylene gas.2026The gas evolved when sodium propanoate is heated with soda lime.2026