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Alkenes are considered unsaturated because of the presence of a double bond between two or more carbons.
A hydrocarbon is only saturated when there are only single bonded carbons present (Alkanes).
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∙ 8y agoAlkynes have triple bonds which increases the degree of unsaturation by two for each alkyne. A saturated hydrocarbon will have the formula CnH2n+2; each alkyne added lowers the amount of hydrogen by 4.
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What does Unsaturated mean when Alkenes are involved?
That at least one double bond exists
What compound decolourizes bromine water?
Unsaturated hydrocarbons such as alkenes and alkynes will decolourize bromine water.
A hydrocarbon that has one or more double or triple bonds is what?
at least a double bond is an alkene at least a triple bond is an alkyne i believe...
What is the process that decomposes alkanes into alkenes?
This is usually called cracking; It produces unsaturated hydrocarbons as well as smaller alkanes.
What is an alkene?
Apex- A hydrocarbon containing a carbon-carbon double bond
What unsaturated fat do?
alkenes
What do unsaturated fats form?
alkenes
What are the three categories of unsaturated hydrocarbons?
Unsaturated hydrocarbons are alkenes and alkynes.
Is an alkene a saturated or a unsaturated fat?
Alkenes are unsaturated because they contain a double bond.
What is the term for an unsaturated hydrocarbon?
These compounds are alkenes and alkynes.
Are cycloalkenes unsaturated?
Yes, alkenes along with cycloalkenes are unsaturated, however, alkanes and cycloalkanes are saturated
Are alkenes saturated or unsaturated?
No, they are unsaturated as they contain double bonds
What is the difference of alkanes and alkenes?
Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons. Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons with atleast one carbon-carbon double bond.
What does Unsaturated mean when Alkenes are involved?
That at least one double bond exists
What chemical contains a carbon double bond?
These are unsaturated organic compounds.
What compound decolourizes bromine water?
Unsaturated hydrocarbons such as alkenes and alkynes will decolourize bromine water.
A hydrocarbon that has one or more double or triple bonds is what?
at least a double bond is an alkene at least a triple bond is an alkyne i believe...
