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Butene would have__carbon atoms and a__bond.

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Answer: four , double

Step-by-step 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)

Butene is
CH_3CH_2CH=CH_2 has molecular formula of
C_4H_8 and thus has four carbon atoms and one double bond or pi bond.

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