Question

Simple differentiation between alkanes, alkenes and alkynes.

Answer 1

Alkanes
# Alkanes have a general formula of CnH2n+2 , n being the number of carbon atoms in its molecular structure

# it contain only single bonds

# they are called saturated hydrocarbon as it does not contain any multiple bond

Alkenes

# Alkenes have a general formula of CnH2n

# they contain double bonds between carbons

# they are called unsaturated compound as it contain multiple bond

Alkynes

# Alkynes have a general formula of CnH2n-2,

# they contain triple bond between carbons

# they too are called saturated hydrocarbon as it contain multiple bond