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Carbon and its Compounds — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceCarbon and its Compounds2 Marks
Question
Explain the meaning of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons with two examples each.
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Answer

  • Saturated Hydrocarbons: These are the ones in which the carbon atoms are connected by only single bonds. They are also known as alkanes.

Example: Methane (CH4) and ethane (C2H6)

  • Unsaturated Hydrocarbons: These are the ones in which two carbon atoms are connected by a double bond or a triple bond.

Example: Ethene (C2H4) and ethyne (C2H2)

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