BIOCHEMISTRY
ISOMERS
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Question
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Which of the following is an unsaturated compound?
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dichloroethane
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Pentanol
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2-methylbutene
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propane-1, 2-diol
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Ethylene is an unsaturated hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C2H4.
Detailed explanation-2: -Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons with one or more carbon-carbon double bonds. This C=C double bond is the functional group that defines a molecule as an alkene. Alkenes have the general formula: CnH2n.
Detailed explanation-3: -Unsaturated compounds are organic compounds containing at least one double bond or a triple bond between the carbon atoms. These bonds can be either conjugated or not. Conjugated refers to the presence of chemical bonds in a compound that are reversibly combined with another.
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