What is allotrophy and what are saturated and unsaturated hycarbons? Briefly
Saturated hydrocarbons:
In saturated hydrocarbons, the carbon atoms are connected only by single bonds.
Saturated hydrocarbons are grouped under the general name, alkanes or paraffins. The general formula for alkanes is CnH2n+2, where n is the number of carbon atoms in a molecule of the alkane.
Unsaturated hydrocarbons:
In unsaturated hydrocarbons, the adjacent carbon atoms are joined by double or triple bonds.
Alkynes are represented by the general formula CnH2n-2.