Question

Choose the correct option regarding the statements given below.

I. An unsaturated hydrocarbon with a double bond is indicated by adding “ene” as the suffix.
II. An unsaturated hydrocarbon with a triple bond is indicated by adding “yne” as the suffix.

• A. Only I is correct.
• B. Only II is correct.
• C. Both I and II are correct.
• D. Neither I nor II is correct

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both I and II are correct.

Unsaturated hydrocarbons with double bonds are known as alkene and they are indicated with “ene’ in their suffix.

Similarly, unsaturated hydrocarbons with triple bonds are known as alkyne and they are indicated with “yne’ in their suffix.