Asked by Skye

Which formula represents an unsaturated hydrocarbon?

a. C3H6
b. C3H8

Is the answer B? Thanks! :)
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>
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