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Question
Give three points to differentiate between saturated and unsaturated
hydrocarbons.
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Solution
| S.No. | Saturated organic comnound | Unsaturated organic comnound |
| 1. | All the four valencies of each carbon atom are satisfied by forming single covalent bonds with carbon and with hydronen atoms. | The valencies of at least two carbon atoms are not fully satisfied by the hydrogen atoms. |
| 2. | Carbon atoms are joined only by a single covalent bond | Carbon atoms are joined by double covalent bonds or by trinle covalent bonds. |
| 3. | Less reactive | More reactive |
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