JEE Main Chemistry question
Which hydrocarbon is most unsaturated?
Answer: (B)
Solution
Degrees of unsaturation: C₂H₄ = 1, C₂H₂ (triple bond) = 2, C₂H₆ = 0, propene = 1. Acetylene (C₂H₂) is most unsaturated.
Which hydrocarbon is most unsaturated?
Degrees of unsaturation: C₂H₄ = 1, C₂H₂ (triple bond) = 2, C₂H₆ = 0, propene = 1. Acetylene (C₂H₂) is most unsaturated.