Question

Saturated hydrocarbons contain carbon and hydrogen atoms that have ____ bond(s). \
1 or 2?

Answer 1

saturated has only 1 c to c bond while unsaturated has 2 or 3 c to c bond

Answer 2

Answer : Saturated hydrocarbons contain carbon and hydrogen atoms that have 1 bond.

Explanation :

Hydrocarbon : It is an organic compound that contains only hydrogen and the carbon atoms.

They are of two types which are saturated hydrocarbon and unsaturated hydrocarbon.

Saturated hydrocarbons : It is defined as the hydrocarbons in which a single bond is present between the carbon-carbon atoms. The general formula for these hydrocarbons is
`C_nH_(2n+2)`

Unsaturated hydrocarbons : It is defined as the hydrocarbons which have double or triple covalent C-C bonds. They are known as alkenes and alkynes respectively. The general formula for these hydrocarbons is
`C_nH_(2n)` and
`C_nH_(2n-2)`

Hence, from this we conclude that the saturated hydrocarbon contains 1 bond between the carbon and hydrogen atoms.