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Saturated
hydrocarbons
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Unsaturated
hydrocarbons
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i.
In saturated hydrocarbons, the
carbon atoms are linked to each other only by a single covalent bonds.
ii.
They contain only single bond.
iii.
These compounds are chemically less
reactive.
iv.
Substitution reaction is a
characteristic property of these hydrocarbons.
v.
Their general formula is CnH2n+2.
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i.
In unsaturated hydrocarbons, the
valencies of carbon atoms are not fully satisfied by single covalent bonds.
ii.
They contain carbon to carbon double
or triple bonds.
iii.
These compounds are chemically more
reactive.
iv.
Addition reaction is a
characteristic property of these hydrocarbons.
v.
Their general formula is CnH2n or CnH2n - 2.
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Saturated hydrocarbons Unsaturated hydrocarbons
