Why are alkenes considered "unsaturated "

a. They contain only single bonds

c. They do not form polymers

b. They are composed of carbon molecules

d. They contain double bonds

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23 January, 08:31

Why are alkenes considered "unsaturated "

a. They contain only single bonds

c. They do not form polymers

b. They are composed of carbon molecules

d. They contain double bonds

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Alyvia Delgado · Answer 1

D, they contain double bonds. only alkanes are considered saturate, it slips my mind as to whether this is due to the fact that they contain the maximum number of hydrogens specifically or bonds generally, though i think its the latter

Why are alkenes considered "unsaturated "a. They contain only single bondsc. They do not form polymersb. They are composed of carbon moleculesd. They contain double bonds

Why are alkenes considered "unsaturated "

a. They contain only single bonds

c. They do not form polymers

b. They are composed of carbon molecules

d. They contain double bonds