Write two difference between saturated hydrocarbons and unsaturated hydrocarbons.

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Saturated hydrocarbons Unsaturated hydrocarbons
They contain only $σ$ bonds.
In addition to $σ$ bonds, they also contain $π$ bond.
They undergo substitution reactions.
They undergo addition reactions.

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Saturated hydrocarbons	Unsaturated hydrocarbons
They contain only $σ$ bonds.	In addition to $σ$ bonds, they also contain $π$ bond.
They undergo substitution reactions.	They undergo addition reactions.