Asked by Skye
Which formula represents an unsaturated hydrocarbon?
a. C3H6
b. C3H8
Is the answer B? Thanks! :)
a. C3H6
b. C3H8
Is the answer B? Thanks! :)
Answers
Answered by
DrBob222
Here is how you know.
The general formula for a saturated hydrocarbon (alkanes) is
C<sub>n</sub>H<sub>2n+2</sub>.
For unsaturated hydrocarbons(alkenes) it is
C<sub>n</sub>H<sub>2n</sub>.
For unsaturated hydrocarbons (alkynes) it is
C<sub>n</sub>H<sub>2n-2</sub>
The general formula for a saturated hydrocarbon (alkanes) is
C<sub>n</sub>H<sub>2n+2</sub>.
For unsaturated hydrocarbons(alkenes) it is
C<sub>n</sub>H<sub>2n</sub>.
For unsaturated hydrocarbons (alkynes) it is
C<sub>n</sub>H<sub>2n-2</sub>