Name a Difference Between a Saturated and an Unsaturated Hydrocarbon

question 46

Multiple Choice

Name a difference between a saturated and an unsaturated hydrocarbon.

• A)Saturated hydrocarbons are composed of only carbon and hydrogen, and unsaturated hydrocarbons include other atoms than just carbon and hydrogen.
• B)Saturated hydrocarbons do not contain multiple bonds between carbons, but unsaturated hydrocarbons do contain multiple bonds.
• C)Unsaturated hydrocarbons are flammable but saturated hydrocarbons are not.
• D)Saturated hydrocarbons are essentially insoluble. Unsaturated hydrocarbons are soluble.

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