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Do Unsaturated fatty acids contain only single covalent bonds between carbon atoms?
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∙ 6y ago
Yes, and there are also varying degrees of saturation. Monounsaturated, polyunsaturated are all types of unsaturated.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoThey also contain glycerol .
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What is the difference in structure between a saturated and an unsaturated compound?
the difference in structure between a saturated and an unsaturated compound is found in their bonds. A Saturated compound contain only one carbon-carbon signle bond. all the four bonds of carbon are fully utilised and no more hydrogen or other atoms can attach to it. Thus, they can undergo only substitution reactions. (aka ALKANES). An Unsaturated Compound contain one double covalent bond between carbon atoms or a triple covalent bond between carbon atoms. the bonds of carbon are not fully utilised by hydrogen atoms, more of these can be attached to them. Thus, they undergo addition reactions as they have two or more hydrogen atoms less than the saturated hydrocarbons
Are alkenes saturated or unsaturated?
No, they are unsaturated as they contain double bonds
What type of bonds do alkanes contain?
single only- apex
Is propene unsaturated?
The propylene (c3H6) molecule contains a double covalent bond, so it is unsaturated.
What is the difference between a saturated and ' unsaturated fatty acid?
Saturated fatty acids have no double covalent bonds between carbon atoms. The carbon in the chain is saturated with all the hydrogens it can hold. Saturated fatty acids account for the solid nature at room temperature of fats such as lard and butter. Unsaturated fatty acids have double bonds between carbon atoms wherever the number of hydrogens is less than two per carbon atom. Unsaturated fatty acids account for the liquid nature of vegetable oils at room temperature.
What is the difference in structure between a saturated and an unsaturated compound?
the difference in structure between a saturated and an unsaturated compound is found in their bonds. A Saturated compound contain only one carbon-carbon signle bond. all the four bonds of carbon are fully utilised and no more hydrogen or other atoms can attach to it. Thus, they can undergo only substitution reactions. (aka ALKANES). An Unsaturated Compound contain one double covalent bond between carbon atoms or a triple covalent bond between carbon atoms. the bonds of carbon are not fully utilised by hydrogen atoms, more of these can be attached to them. Thus, they undergo addition reactions as they have two or more hydrogen atoms less than the saturated hydrocarbons
What does alcene mean?
In french, the "alcènes" are unsaturated hydrocarbons with a double covalent connection (between two carbon atoms).
Does covalent compound contain carbon?
Yes, many, but not all covalent compounds contain carbon.
Are alkenes saturated or unsaturated?
No, they are unsaturated as they contain double bonds
What type of bonding does an unsaturated oil contain?
Oil contains unsaturated fats, that it, carbon-carbon double bonds.
What type of bonds do alkanes contain?
single only- apex
What are saturated carbons?
Unsaturated carbon compound contain C=C. They can undergo addition reaction.
Is propene unsaturated?
The propylene (c3H6) molecule contains a double covalent bond, so it is unsaturated.
Fatty acid contains 3 double covalent bonds in tis carbon chain is said to be?
unsaturated.
What causes an unsaturated fatty acids to have a different shape than a saturated fatty acid?
A saturated fatty acid chain is composed of a carbon chain with only single covalent bonds. This creates a tetrahedral geometry of the atoms. An unsaturated fatty acid chain is composed of a carbon chain with one or more double covalent bonds. This creates a trigonal geometry of the atoms at the double covalent bond.
How many covalent bonds does a carbon atom in a molecule contain?
maximum of four (single) covalent bonds per carbon
How many covalent bond does HCI contains?
HCI would contain two (2) covalent bonds, one between hydrogen and carbon, the other between iodine and carbon, leaving a lone pair on carbon. It is unlikely such a compound would last for very long that way, though.
