Question

C3H8 is saturated or unsaturated

Answer 1

Answer: saturated

Explanation:

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

Unsaturated hydrocarbons are 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)`.

The given compound is
`C_3H_8` belongs to formula
`C_nH_(2n+2)` where n=3 and thus a saturated hydrocarbon.

Answer 2

C3H8 is saturated compound.

Step-by-step explanation:

A saturated compounds are organic compounds having single covalent bond between carbon atoms.