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In Chemistry / High School | 2014-05-09

Which condensed structural formula represents an unsaturated compound?

A. CH₃CH=CHCH₃
B. CH₃CH₂CH₃
C. CH₃CH₃
D. CH₄

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Answer (3)

Number(1).A carbon atom makes 4 bondings.As the second Carbon in the conpuond has only one hidrogen,it has to make other 3,two with the other carbon atoms,one of them Being a double,making the compound unsaturated.PS:Sorry for my english,um fron Brazil

Answered by matecosta | 2024-06-10

Answer: The correct answer is option (1). ;

Answered by IlaMends | 2024-06-24

The correct choice for the condensed structural formula that represents an unsaturated compound is option A, CH₃CH=CHCH₃. This compound features a double bond between carbon atoms, classifying it as an unsaturated hydrocarbon. In contrast, the other options provided are all saturated hydrocarbons, containing only single bonds.
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Answered by IlaMends | 2024-09-27

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