Hydrocarbons having double or triple bonds are known as :

saturated hydrocarbons

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unsaturated hydrocarbons

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alkenes

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chalcogens

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Solution

The correct option is B unsaturated hydrocarbons
Option B is correct.

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(1) The organic compounds having double or triple bond in them are termed as _______

(2) The general formula of alkanes is _______

(3) _______ are known as parent organic compounds.

(4) Covalent compounds are generally soluble in _______ solvents.

(5) Triple bond can be obtained by sharing _______ pairs or _______ electrons.

(6) Hydrocarbons necessarily contain _______ and _______.

In the context of hydrocarbons, consider the following statements,

i) Compounds with single bonds are more stable than those with double or triple bonds.

ii) During the formation of the double or triple bonds, the spatial orientation of other orbitals changes and interelectronic repulsions increase.

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