Question

Benzene is an unsaturated hydrocarbon.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is

A

True

Unsaturated hydrocarbon: Unsaturated hydrocarbons belong to the class of hydrocarbons which possess either double or triple covalent bonds between the adjacent carbon atoms. The term "unsaturated" indicates that more hydrogen atoms can be appended into the hydrocarbon in order to make it saturated. Generally, an unsaturated hydrocarbon includes straight chains (alkenes and alkynes) and also branched chains or aromatic compounds.

Benzene is an unsaturated hydrocarbon. It is an aromatic compound that is less reactive than unsaturated hydrocarbons.