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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
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoSomething is only saturated if it only contains all single bonds, ethene is C2H4 and must have a double bond to satisfy valancy of carbon so this is an unsaturated molecule.
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∙ 12y agoSomething is only saturated if it only contains all single bonds, ethene is C2H4 and must have a double bond to satisfy valancy of carbon so this is an unsaturated molecule.
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Example of unsaturated hydrocarbon?
An unsaturated hydrocarbon is a hydrocarbon containing at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms. An alkene is a hydrocarbon containing double bonds. An alkyne is a hydrocarbon containing triple bonds. Ethene, C2H4, is an example of an unsaturated hydrocarbon with a double bond. ethyne (acetylene), C2H2 is an example of an unsaturated hydrocarbon with a triple bond. H-C=C-H The names of unsaturated hydrocarbons that have a double bonds end with the suffix -ene. The names of unsaturated hydrocarbons that have a triple bonds end with the suffix -yne.
Why is ethene the smallest unsaturated hydrocarbon molecule?
Ethene may not be the smallest what about ethyne? Ethene, ethylene, is C2H4 Unsaturated hydrocarbon molecules contain double or triple bonds. The smallest will either be ethene C2H4 with one double bond, or ethyne , acetylene, HCCH with one triple bond. Ethyne wins, it has 2 less hydrogen atoms making it the LIGHTEST. Look at the structures in wikipedia and work out which is physically the smallest. I still go with ethyne. Wikipedia Ethene Wikipedia Ethyne
Why does ethene have different chemical properties from decane and hexane?
It is a completely different compound with its own unique chemical and physical properties. Ethene conatins a C=C double bond and is an unsaturated hydrocarbon, decane and hexane are alkanes and conatin only single C-C bonds
What is an alkene?
Apex- A hydrocarbon containing a carbon-carbon double bond
Does c6h14 have a double bond?
No, when it is a cyclo-hydrocarbon, Yes when it is an unsaturated hydrocarbon (decene)
Is ethyne a unsaturated hyrocarbon?
Yes, any hydrocarbon with C & H with a double or triple bond is unsaturated
What is ethene's hydrocarbon formula?
The hydrocarbon ethene has a chemical formula of C2H4.
Example of unsaturated hydrocarbon?
An unsaturated hydrocarbon is a hydrocarbon containing at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms. An alkene is a hydrocarbon containing double bonds. An alkyne is a hydrocarbon containing triple bonds. Ethene, C2H4, is an example of an unsaturated hydrocarbon with a double bond. ethyne (acetylene), C2H2 is an example of an unsaturated hydrocarbon with a triple bond. H-C=C-H The names of unsaturated hydrocarbons that have a double bonds end with the suffix -ene. The names of unsaturated hydrocarbons that have a triple bonds end with the suffix -yne.
Why is ethene the smallest unsaturated hydrocarbon molecule?
Ethene may not be the smallest what about ethyne? Ethene, ethylene, is C2H4 Unsaturated hydrocarbon molecules contain double or triple bonds. The smallest will either be ethene C2H4 with one double bond, or ethyne , acetylene, HCCH with one triple bond. Ethyne wins, it has 2 less hydrogen atoms making it the LIGHTEST. Look at the structures in wikipedia and work out which is physically the smallest. I still go with ethyne. Wikipedia Ethene Wikipedia Ethyne
Why is ethene unsaturated carbon?
Because there is a double bond
Why does ethene have different chemical properties from decane and hexane?
It is a completely different compound with its own unique chemical and physical properties. Ethene conatins a C=C double bond and is an unsaturated hydrocarbon, decane and hexane are alkanes and conatin only single C-C bonds
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 saturated and unsaturated?
Saturated hydrocarbon does not decolourise bromine water while unsaturated hydrocarbon decolourize it.
What is an alkene?
Apex- A hydrocarbon containing a carbon-carbon double bond
When a hydrocarbon is bent it is called?
unsaturated
Does c6h14 have a double bond?
No, when it is a cyclo-hydrocarbon, Yes when it is an unsaturated hydrocarbon (decene)
Is chloroethene a alkane?
no, chloroethene is not an alkane as all alkanes end with an -ane so chloroethene will be an alkene as it ends with -ene.
