Question

Differentiate between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons. Give one example for each.

Answer 1

Saturated hydrocarbon	Unsaturated hydrocarbon
1. It consist of single bond in carbon–carbon.	Double or triple bond in carbon–carbon is present.
2. It burns with blue flame.	It burns with sooty flame.
3. Show substitution reaction	Show addition reaction.
4. Less reactive Eg. CH4 Methane C2H6 Ethane	More reactive E.g. H2C=CH2 Ethene HC≡≡CH Ethyne