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

2789 Views

See similar Chemistry GCSE tutors

Related Chemistry GCSE answers

All answers ▸

What are the differences between covalent bond and an ionic bond? And can you give an example of each?


balance this equation C8H18 + O2 ---> CO2 + H2O


Draw a carbon dioxide molecule and describe the bonding?


Explain the significance of atomic number and mass number in determining atomic properties. Which of these changes in isotopes?


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:

© 2026 by IXL Learning