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Saturated hydrocarbon cannot bond with compounds anymore, where as unsaturated hydrocarbons can bond, as they contain double or triple bonds. When they bond, the double and triple bonds break and new separate single bonds are formed with hydrogens or any other external compounds.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe difference is that a saturated hydrocarbon contains all single bonds: each carbon is surrounded by 4 hydrogens, and is thus "saturated." Meanwhile, unsaturated hydrocarbons do not contain all single bonds: they can have double bond(s) or even triple bonds. They are "unsaturated" since they do not have the maximum of 4 hydrogens around each carbon atom.
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∙ 13y agoSaturated hydrocarbons only have single bonds in their chains. These are the alkanes. Unsaturated hydrocarbons have double or triple bonds in their chains. Chains with double bonds are alkenes, and chains with triple bonds are alkynes.
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∙ 9y agoThe difference between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons has to do with the number of bonds available to which hydrogen can attach. Saturated carbons have single bonds, all of which are utilized, so they are saturated. Unsaturated carbons are double bonded, with free space available for more atoms to attach.
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∙ 13y agoSaturated hydrocarbon: Are hydrocarbons that only have single bonds.
Unsaturated hydrocarbons: Are hydrocarbons that have double or triple bond.
This is the difference. It is simple when you listen to your teacher.
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∙ 11y agoA saturated hydrocarbon contains only single bonds between all the carbon and hydrogen atoms. An unsaturated hydrocarbon contains at least one carbon to carbon double bond.
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∙ 14y agoSaturated hydrocarbons have only single bonds, unsaturated hydrocarbons have some double bonds.
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∙ 13y agoa saturated hydrocarbon is a one in which only one C-C bond is present no matter how many C atoms are there .whereas in an unsaturated hydrocarbon double and triple bonds are also present.
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∙ 12y agoUnsaturated hydrocarbon have the presence of a double or triple bond while saturated hydrocarbons have single bonds.
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Does c6h14 have a double bond?
No, when it is a cyclo-hydrocarbon, Yes when it is an unsaturated hydrocarbon (decene)
Is saturated hydrocarbon ionic?
No one hydrocarbon is ionic, saturated , unsaturated and aromatic all hydrocarbons are covalent compounds.
A Hydrocarbon in which all of the carbon atoms are joined to other carbon atoms by single covalent bonds are a saturated unsaturated aromatic or substituted hydrocarbon?
such a hydrocarbon is a saturated compound.
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons?
A saturated hydrocarbon is one where all the carbon atoms are bonded to four other atoms. An unsaturated hydrocarbon is one where some of the carbon atoms aren't (an example being an alkene due to the carbon carbon double bond).
Is hex-1-ene saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon?
Methylbenzene (toluene) is a cyclic hydrocarbon based on the benzene ring (C6H6) with a methyl group (CH3) replacing one of the hydrogens to give C7H8. The benzene ring itself is a rather special kind of hydrocarbon, but is considered to be unsaturated - Therefore, toluene is unsaturated. The saturated equivalent of benzene is cyclohexane (C6H12). The saturated equivalent of toluene is methylcyclohexane, C7H14.
What is the different between saturated and unsaturated?
Saturated hydrocarbon does not decolourise bromine water while unsaturated hydrocarbon decolourize it.
Does c6h14 have a double bond?
No, when it is a cyclo-hydrocarbon, Yes when it is an unsaturated hydrocarbon (decene)
Are cyclic hydrocarbon unsaturated?
Cycloalkanes are saturated hydrocarbons.
Is saturated hydrocarbon ionic?
No one hydrocarbon is ionic, saturated , unsaturated and aromatic all hydrocarbons are covalent compounds.
A Hydrocarbon in which all of the carbon atoms are joined to other carbon atoms by single covalent bonds are a saturated unsaturated aromatic or substituted hydrocarbon?
such a hydrocarbon is a saturated compound.
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons?
A saturated hydrocarbon is one where all the carbon atoms are bonded to four other atoms. An unsaturated hydrocarbon is one where some of the carbon atoms aren't (an example being an alkene due to the carbon carbon double bond).
How are unsaturated hydrocarbon converted into saturated hydrocarbon?
Through hydrogenation in the presence of the catalyst Pt/Pd/Ni .
What is actively unsaturated hydrocarbon?
Hydrocarbon is a compound. Unsaturated hydrocarbon refers to the hydrocarbon containing at the least, a double or triple bond. Acetic acid is an example of a hydrocarbon.
What is the different between a saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbon?
Saturated hydrocarbon cannot bond with compounds anymore, where as unsaturated hydrocarbons can bond, as they contain double or triple bonds. When they bond, the double and triple bonds break and new separate single bonds are formed with hydrogens or any other external compounds.
Disaccharide differ from each other in what ways?
differ by the length of the hydrocarbon chain, and if its saturated or unsaturated.
Is hex-1-ene saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon?
Methylbenzene (toluene) is a cyclic hydrocarbon based on the benzene ring (C6H6) with a methyl group (CH3) replacing one of the hydrogens to give C7H8. The benzene ring itself is a rather special kind of hydrocarbon, but is considered to be unsaturated - Therefore, toluene is unsaturated. The saturated equivalent of benzene is cyclohexane (C6H12). The saturated equivalent of toluene is methylcyclohexane, C7H14.
Why is ethene regarded as unsaturated hydrocarbon?
As ethene contains double bond it is considered as unsaturated hydrocarbon. Note-hydrocarbon is said to saturated when it contain C-C single bond and hydrocarbon is said to unsaturated when it has carbon carbon double or triple bonds
