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Saturated and Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

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Which of the following represent the correct increasing order of unsaturation?

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Alkanes < Alkenes < Alkynes

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Alkanes < Alkynes < Alkenes

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Alkenes < Alkynes < Alkenes

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Alkynes < Alkanes < Alkenes

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Solution

The correct option is A
Alkanes < Alkenes < Alkynes

Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons. Alkenes and alkynes are unsaturated hydrocarbons. So, increasing order of unsaturation is Alkanes, Alkenes and Alkynes.

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