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Carbon and its Compounds — Science STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra 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 $(CH_4)$ and ethane $(C_2H_6)$
  • Unsaturated Hydrocarbons: These are the ones in which two carbon atoms are connected by a double bond or a triple bond.
Example: Ethene $(C_2H_4)$ and ethyne $(C_2H_2)$

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