What is an unsaturated hydrocarbon?

An unsaturated hydrocarbon is a molecule containing only hydrogen and carbon with a carbon carbon double bond in the molecule.

EN
Answered by Ella N. Chemistry tutor

2427 Views

See similar Chemistry GCSE tutors

Related Chemistry GCSE answers

All answers ▸

What is Ionic bonding?


Explain how carbon monoxide is produced when petrol is burned in car engines. (2 marks)


Why is Fluorine in the group 7 of the periodic table? Which element, Fluorine or Chlorine, has a higher electronegativity? Explain your answer.


What characteristic ion can denote the difference between an acid and an alkali and give an example?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning